progress and regress

A Concerto Playback Session What a strange week its been. This day last week, after fearing that I would not get to see Cora before I left, we actually arranged to spend time going through the music and I set … Continue reading →

gregorian chant

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I spent my day today, working on my opening movement, and also on my third movement Gregorian Chant flavored idea. I have this crazy plan of bringing in a slow movement with Gregorian style orchestra and a soloing violin above. … Continue reading →

balancing melody, virtuosity and form

Another day and another page of ideas. I listened to 3 straight Beethoven Symphonies when I first got up this morning. Symphony No. 1, in C major, op. 21 (1799-1800) Symphony No. 2, in D major, op.36 (1802) Symphony No. … Continue reading →

musical scribbles

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So, another day of mindless exploration and ideas are taking more and more shape. I’ve finally had an idea for my second movement that seems to co-exist with my first movement, and I’ve been toying in my head, in the … Continue reading →