Variações Seresteiras(Woodwind quintet)

This piece was premiere recently in XXX Panorama da música brasileira atual by Quinteto experimental de sopros da UFRJ.

Oh, this is such a lovely conglomeration of South American rhythms and fresh harmonies--I'm not sure why it hasn't received any reviews here!

I also enjoyed your employment of themes, and how you brought them back and/or wove them throughout the life of the work. Your part-writing is equally impressive. I noticed how each instrument in the quintet is given its place/time to shine, and the difficulty is idiomatic to each instrument: the flute with its silvery moments, the oboe with its sonorous passages, the clarinet and its liquid runs, the horn and its yearnful melodies, and the bassoon with its deep and rich undertones. But the best part in my opinion was the layering of rhythms. The syncopation and juxtaposition kept things interesting until the very last note.  You are obviously a skilled composer (with what seems to be a significant amount of training). I'm glad you were able to have this performed... it was delightful to listen to!

Thanks for sharing.

Best,

Jörfi

Thanks for your feedback,Jörfi!

I don't know why I didn't review this utterly beautiful piece.

Your usage of the wind colour is amazing. You know thoroughly the colour of different winds and how to use them uniquely and idiomatically. Your part writing is excellent as observed by Jörfi. No instrument is ignored, and they mix up really well.

Your usage of polyrhythm is amazing as well. Combined with the excellent part writing and timbre it's so interesting, colouful and vivacious. The melody seems simple but it is treated so skilfully. It shows how mature you are as a composer. I have no words to describe it.

Thanks for sharing this refreshing piece and I enjoy it so much! And a late regret for reviewing this wonderful piece late!

Henry

Thanks, Henry for your rewiew!!

Wow, the use of the texture and combos is great. Great lesson, as usual. 

Thank you ,Luis!!