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Hello, how are you? I hope you are well in this Easter period (wherever it is celebrated). In my country there are many holidays, so a little time to do things. Back to the music... After delving a few months into the compositional resources of Chopin, I have decided to go into a composer that I find more difficult, to see if I learn something: Brahms. Attending only to solo piano music, I have read, analyzed, and above all listened to, many pieces. I have tried to write something, much simpler, incorporating some of its characteristics as for example: -Melodies mainly by continuous degrees. -Several melodic planes (with internal melodies). -All conglomerated in counterpoint as a base. -Wide arpeggios -Harmonization in thirds / sixths. -Polyrhythm and use of hemiola. -Harmonic sequences based on conduction of voices (measures 11 - 16). -Omnibus progression (measures 25 - 29). Etc. I do not try to imitate Brahms, it would be impossible for me to reach 10% of his level. Only to include his resources in the music.
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I think it's time to present myself to this young composer forum, so I would like to show you my very first professional work, my piano sonata in c minor. A piece in for movements that I started composing in summer 2017 and I finished in early 2018. The sonata was originally based in 3 movements, so in 2020, during the pandemic I decided to make a revision of the whole score and to add an extra movement. So, I leave you here the link to the YouTube video where you can hear this piece: PD: If you like my music you could subscribe to my YouTube channel and share my music. Thank you and enjoy!
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Variation II.mp3 Variations on a Theme By J. Brahms.pdf This is my entry to the Fall 2016 Competition! The theme in question is from the famous finale of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1. Please see the attached notes for more information about the piece. For your reference, here is a snippet of the theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhHb-62BfpI Thanks for listening, and feel free to share any feedback!
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In the past, Johannes Brahms was seen as a "traditionalist" at a time when Richard Wagner was seen as the way of the future. Many regarded (and still regard) Brahms' music as a throwback to the days of Haydn and early Beethoven, and was looked down by some of his contemporaries for not progressing beyond what Beethoven achieved. In the early 20th century, these views began to change considerably. Ever since Arnold Schoenberg wrote his famous essay "Brahms, the Progressive", many musicians have changed their views regarding Brahms' musical influence. However, I have encountered many people who greatly dislike Brahms, and I haven't been able to get a clear answer for that. Feel free to share your thoughts on why you love, hate, or are indifferent to Brahms and his music! -
I have read the works of Fux and Rameau, I am interested in writing music in the style of the baroque and the classical. Before I practice their teachings I have some questions: Apparently Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms ALL studied along the lines of Fux, and disagreed with much of Rameau's teachings. Again, considering that I am ONLY interested in writing music in the style of the baroque and the classical, should I abandon Rameau and stick only to Fux? I asked this question a month ago, but did not give as much information. Thanks.
