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Hi all this a brief (puff of smoke) String Trio. I am not sure just to leave it be or incorporate in a larger work. At the moment - I'll let it stand by itself. All comments appreciated. MarkSenerade Violin Piano 04-16-26.pdf Senerade Violin Piano 04-16-26.mp3

Hi there ..... I just listened to the rehearsal. Unfortunately, part of the problem might be the skill level of the players ... in the rehearsal posted .... the are problems with rhythms and entrances etc .... What levels are the players: community orchestra, high school, college? I understand this might also be the first rehearsal of the work. Good luck with the progress of the work. I myself had a community orchestra perform one of my works ... no comment! Mark

This a very intriguing work ... I love the meter contrast and harmony. Introducing a new theme to contrast the first movement might be the way to go. The introductory material screams in its dystopian feel and needs conflict and then resolution. Mark

MK-Piano .... Thanks for the annotated review .... ! This is a lovely post-romantic work ..... e.g, Howard Hanson. Mark

Your composition has John Williams cinematic feel to it ... a sweet melody. I enjoyed the thematic orchestration and development. Mark

The Lento ma non troppo, con dolore movement is quite lovely and I enjoyed it immensely. Mark

Interestingly enough, I'm playing Wave (Bossa Nova) by Antônio Carlos Jobim with my orchestra. My comment with the composition that it has a "disco" feel to it rather than a "Jazzy Lazy" quality.

Thank you for the review. I definitely will revisit those E's and I may change the accent.

Here's a very short piano composition I composed for my daughter many years ago. Nothing extravagant .... simple theme and tone. Mark

Quite a charming work ... echo's of "Schumann's Scenes from Childhood". Mark

Lovely ... so well crafted~! Mark

Hi, Are you familiar with the work of Erich Korngold? Some of you beginning melodies could be directly lifted from his work/style. Your composition has a late romantic quality and would perfectly fit in the movie sound tracks of the 1930's.

I enjoyed your work .... would you say this is in a "minimalist style"? It would be very helpful to post the score with the recording. Mark

A lovely theme and a quite pleasant orchestration. It reminds me of an Italian Movie score from the 60's ... 70's ... Nicely done. Mark

I also very much enjoyed your work here with its introspective mood. I do have a question though; measure 28 - can this measure and others be played up to tempo? It appears to require great dexterity. Mark