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Hi and welcome, You have a very interesting, if not a unique style. This happens at times when individuals are not trained and rely on there own voice. I definitely would review the work with a mentor. I thoroughly enjoyed the work. Mark

Very Schumanesque ..... Lovely. Mark

More please .... Mark

The thing that strikes me most - is the warmth of the music. It reminds a bit of Aaron Copland (Our Town) and Samuel Barber (Summer of 1915). Mark

Hi, This is a sweet work ... reminds me of movie scores from the 1930's. My only observation is the work could be enhanced with some contrary motion. Mark

A very cinematic score .... Mark

I'll add my admiration for a delightful mysterious ride .... love the piano! Mark

Hi all, This composition is called A Child's Walk. Over the years I have revisited the work .... this version (4th) and has some new transitions, orchestration and a brand new ending. Imagine a young girl going about her walk and encountering lots of interesting encounters along the way. She has a very lively theme ... which by the way is my cell phone ring! Mark Engraving still in progress .... A Child's Walk - 03-10-25.pdf

Alex ... this is a well thought composition with lush harmonic movement. The opening theme reminds of works by Vaughan Williams ... very British sounding. My only comment- is that - I would have loved to hear those opening melodies more pronounced in later parts of the work. Overall it was a pleasure to listen to ... Nicely done! Mark

Lovely "Schmaltz"! Mark

This is an exquisitely beautiful work with lush harmonies, rhythms, and haunting melodic lines. The interplay between the flute and bassoon is lovely and fun! The piano accompaniment fits like a glove and carries the work forward with sensitivity and energy. This work needs to be performed. The rendering is superb what music library did you use? Mark

Once again thanks for keeping me on my toes with the engraving; sometimes I get so involved/excited with the thematic material etc .... that I forget to make sure the engraving is correct. I will attend to it. Mark

For those who might be interested in the evolution of the work I am posting the finished (99%) version. In this version harmonic structure is enhanced with less doubling. Better transitions, some tweaks to the orchestration (balance) and more attention to articulation. And I gave the tuba a solo! The score is in Concert pitch. I hope you enjoy the composition. 🙂 Mark As always comments appreciated

"Caput Mundi is a Latin phrase meaning "Head of the world" and a nickname for Rome, the ancient capital of the Republic and the Empire..." Can you elaborate on your composition/intent? Mark

Charming .............. reminds me of music by Michel Legrand. Mark