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Thanks for the actual replies relevant to my question. I've been met with criticism the last few times I asked questions to forumites and I have been getting a bit frustrated.

Alright. I'm done with this forum. Completely useless....

Thanks for that convincing opinion.

I know from your other comments that you don't like Glass, so I don't care what you have to say.

So, though I have known of Philip Glass for awhile, I have only recently sat down and really listened to some of his music. It started a few days ago with re-watching the 1931 Dracula but with Philip Glass' musical score performed by the Kronos Quartet. Though it had it's meh moments, it's best parts were unbelievably fantastic. I bought the soundtrack from iTunes the same night. Compelled to hear more of his work, I then went online and checked out his Metamorphoses for piano and his violin concerto. Awesome. Because I kept reading about his scoring of the film Koyaanisqatsi I also listened to that. Hated it only because I hate synthesizers. So, my question is what Philip Glass instrumental music can you recommend to me that is acoustic and has no electronic elements? Also, is there a recording by a noteworthy pianist (rather than Glass himself) of Metamorphoses? I don't think he is the greatest of pianists. Thanks.

It's "Gigue" in French, "Giga" in Italian. Since the movement is in the Italian style as opposed to the French style, I gave it the Italian title. Thanks for the critique!

It's "Gigue in French, "Giga" in Italian. Since the movement is in the Italian style as opposed to the French style, I gave it the Italian title. Thanks for the critique!

Well, after writing my simple variations in E minor, I decided to try something more challenging. I have written a Giga that I think I am going to include in what will be my first trio sonata of my first opus! I have put a TON of work into this in order to make it interesting and yet sound as authentically baroque as possible. Please listen, take a look at the music, and give me some feedback so that I know I am on the right track (I am thinking about making it longer). Thanks. Trio Sonata - Giga.MID Finale 2008 - Trio Sonata - Giga.pdf

I'll keep that in mind and maybe write an alternate version. My only fear is that by messing with the bass the balance of the piece will be off as almost all of the dialogue and interplay is between the two violins.

Just a quick little theme and variations in the Baroque style.BTW, sorry the score is such a wreck. Still learning how to use the software. A Little Theme & Variations (Trio)

Here's a short, simple theme and variations I wrote today that I might include in my Baroque style trio sonatas. Please give me your honest feedback, and feel free to correct the score in the .mus file. The score is a wreck I know. I am still new to the program (Finale 08) and therefore I need help (or advice) to properly format this score. I hope you enjoy it. Finale 2008 - Theme and variations.pdf Theme and variations.MID Theme and variations.MUS

Everyone here probably knows of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's masterful "Stabat Mater", easily one of the most beautiful and influential pieces of the 18th century. However, few are aware of his Mass in F major scored for two four part choirs, soloists, oboes, horns, strings, and basso continuo. At the time, this piece was hailed as a masterpiece and helped Pergolesi garner fame in Italy. It is an absolute shame that this piece is so rarely heard. The "Kyrie" and the "Qui tollis" in particular are extremely impressive. Search it up on youtube. If you want to buy a CD of it, I recommend Concerto Italiano's rendition directed by Rinaldo Alessandrini. There is no better performance.

I have been making a number of short films lately and my next is going to have a very dark tone. I am looking for music that is unnerving, atmospheric and spooky. I have used alot of Bartok in the past but I am looking for some alternatives and am currently leaning more towards atonal music. I have started listening to Penderecki, but I don't know much about his works, so some recommendations would be nice. So, what is/are the scariest piece(s) of classical music that you know? Thanks!

Almost any composer from the 18th century that wasn't Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Haydn, or Mozart. There is a ton of exceptional music that is rarely performed from this era. Some examples: Zelenka Geminiani Avison Albinoni Galuppi A. Scarlatti Durante Leo Fiorenza Ruggieri Cambini I could go on and on and on...

Here's a link to the pdf, thanks for your help in advance: Finale 2009 - [Orchestral Introduction.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage