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I thought this was quite nice. Certainly would be a good opening movement for a sonata.

Thanks for listening, I do like how I started it, hopefully I can get some inspiration to make more progress with it.

Hi all, As the title says, this is some stuff I've dug up (some it quite old) that I started, made some decent progress but haven't finished. Hopefully I'll find time to get back to them so any thoughts are welcome. Farewell Overture - This is the oldest of the bunch, started when I was still in college, an early attempt at a symphonic work First movement for a String Quartet in D minor - my second attempt for a work for string ensemble, inspired by Schubert's Death and the Maiden Quartet Requiem - VI. Recordare - This is an unfinished version of the Recordare movement for my requiem, somewhat inspired by Pergolesi's Stabat Mater so it is involves duet with a soprano and mezzo-soprano Polka in F major - A silly throwaway piano piece A likely 3rd movement for a Violin Concerto in A minor - this is the most recent, but I hit a wall and left it for a few months but likely will prioritize to finish this.

The first movement is charming. I will certainly listen to the rest when I have time. I wouldn't second guess any of your musical decisions simply based on what another composer did. While clearly you were inspired by classical form, it sounds fresh to me, so if it sounds right to you, you should be happy with it.

I appreciate the comments! I agree, the second movement is the weakest. I always have trouble with slow movements and kind of approached it in the end of just completing one so I could call this a finished sonata. I am proudest of the third movement which I think best captured my intent to immerse myself in Beethoven's style.

I liked what i heard but it cuts off (at least for me) only after about a minute. If you upload an updated version, I'd love to hear it.

Much appreciated! I myself cannot play the piano at all so your comments about its playablity are particularly helpful.

I came up with this after messing around over the past couple weeks. It has some pretty sudden shifts in textures and harmony, just looking for opinions if there are areas that sound really off.

Cool little etude. Kind of reminds me of Shostokovich.

Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. I did struggle on the second movement (slow tempo movements/pieces come less naturally to me) but it at least was started around the time the other movements were completed which helped to at least maintain some continuity.

After a bit of a dry sepll, I finally finished this piano sonata which is intended to be in the Mozart/early Beethoven style (I'm a big fan of Beethoven's early sonatas). I had finished the first and third movements awhile ago and only recently finished a version of the second movement which I am still unsure about but welcome any impressions.

Hi there, I'm in a similar situation as you as I've been trying to pick the violin back up after a very, very long hiatus (my daughter has been taking violin lessons, inspiring me to pick it back up so we can play together). I have no real suggestions aside from your tone quality is quite good and I think with just practicing regularly, you should get up to speed in no time. Best of luck!

Wow, this is very impressive, more polished than just a "sketch." I really enjoyed this, certainly worthy of being a movement in a symphony. I just think it's too long as it starts to repeat a bit too much (for my taste at least) but there is certainly enough material for a full movement.

Man this sucks. I have been a loyal Finale user since college (which is a long time in my case). How is Dorico? I suppose I probably should get it with the discount offered but wondered what the learning curve is.

Such a beautiful work, I can tell you put your heart and soul in this piece. Congratulations! Slava Ukraini!