Camfrtt Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Hi guys, quick post to present you the scherzo of the string quartet in A minor I composed today. Any remark, thought and critic is welcomed ! Here is also the link to the first movement : MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu String_quartet_n1_in_A_minor__Mov._2__Scherzo_-_Allegro_scherzando.custom_score > next PDF String_quartet_n1_in_A_minor__Mov._2__Scherzo_-_Allegro_scherzando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 The form is good, and I generally get the thematic material. My issue is with the harmonization and uniform rhythms being used in most of the voices, MOST of the time. Possibilities: Lighten up on the eights maybe in the 1st half of the a phrase-- creating more differentiation? Differentiate the parts by syncopating the 2nd violin/viola against the violin more? Where you do this now the music is very engaging. Vary the reiterations of the thematic material each new instance in some way I like the middle section but I think the theme need more punch-- it seems to linger in a fairly tight range---it needs a peak that sticks, phrasing wise. I think this piece could be highly effective. There is that Mendelssohnian scherzo quality lurking, but I think these issues will need to be looked at. That's just my take. A whole lot of good here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphybridget Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Great work on the scherzo! I’m excited to hear how it complements the first movement. I’ll give it a listen and let you know my thoughts. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJFOBOE Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Hi, I enjoyed the mid-section; however, I wanted it to continue a bit longer with a bit more development. It contrasted nicely with your opening theme. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo925 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 I think this is really good! I'm biased because I wish I had written it for my trio second movement 🙂 I like the dynamism and I like that the harmonic symplicity of the main theme is always a step away from making the whole thing kinda trite but instead there's always a balance that keeps the listener to the edge and supercurious about what's coming next. Also, very nice contrast with the more cantabile sections, which by the way have a lovely theme and some very cool harmonic solutions. Interesting and effective use of pizzicato as well. Loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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