So, I was listening to Grieg's PC when I noticed something familiar. I looked up some other concertos, and I started to notice a pattern, specifically among these four concertos:
- Rach 2
- Rach 3
- Grieg
- Tchaikovsky
They all have similar third movements, specifically a "bass drop" moment before the finale. They also do a triumphant return of the second theme, which is generally in the major key as opposed to the minor home key, and is more lyrical and gentle when first presented. I guess Rach 3 has a completely different melody that's never heard before, but it still has that bass drop and chords that Rachmaninoff loves. I'm wondering if this is just specific to the Romantic period because this formula doesn't appear in any of Beethoven's concertos. Thoughts?
Mozart has never been high on my list of favorite composers. His music is so technically perfect that I always felt that it was missing something that would draw me in completely. Recently, on a whim, I started listening to Mozart's late Piano Concertos and have been completely captivated. I've been listening to his C minor Piano Concerto pretty much on a loop for the last three days and there's no sign of it letting up.
Is there any cure? Does anyone have any other Classical-era concertos they would recommend? Looking forward to a lot more Mozart in my future.
Also curious about this! Discuss!
Hiya! I've been writing music for almost 2 years now, and I'm sort of curious as to what other composers of - probably - higher proficiency would think of my music. Also, sorry about the various monikers I use, I tend to enjoy writing programmatic music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5RzK_LQJVQ
Here are the scores for all three movements:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iWWXoZ79QDA8JO1nZ0AnIkmaSAwnqxxx?usp=sharing
What are some piano concertos that donβt receive enough attention?
Hello guys! I think I'm kinda new with classical music. So recently I have some kind of obsession with Rachmaninoff's works such as Piano Concerto No. 2 or Symphony No. 2. I realized that I kinda like a "romantic" vibes melody in a piece. Can you guys tell me what pieces should I listen next based on that?
Thank you in advance!
I think the Rachmoninoff piano concerto No 2 in c minor
Basically what the title says.
This was really fun to compose. I don't have much experience with orchestration so feedback on that aspect is welcome. Also, in my past posts on this sub, my notation was criticized (e.g. lack of slurs) so I tried to make my score more professional this time.
My favorite part is at m650 where it gradually goes from Phrygian and pianissimo to fortissimo in Lydian.
Edit: Ugh, I found a few things in the score (not audio) which I need to fix. Will do tomorrow.
I have scoured the internet for piano accompaniment sheet music for The Concerto, but I cannot find it literally anywhere. Any ideas of where I could find it or get someone to transpose it? For reference, I am playing The Concerto as my solo piece this semester and my pianist needs some sort of part to play with me.
Any help appreciated :)
I know this probably means nothing to you guys, but it means a lot to me, and I just wanted to brag somewhere lol
I took the time to write a two-piano reduction for this concerto I wrote so I could post it. It's one of my favorite projects. I'm excited to share it, let me know your thoughts!
DR14 (Maat). Recorded at the Barbican in DSD64. Bowers & Wilkins SoS exclusive, incl. Digital Booklet.
https://preview.redd.it/r5tlrvzj8qb81.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e02150239a5e5a46a79777197960c744fbe103e1
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I wrote a piano concerto in G minor, in classical style:
https://youtu.be/W4-6V_lOVb4 (1st movement)
https://youtu.be/070MNFUu9oc (2nd movement)
https://youtu.be/pUkL3eXMCO4 (3rd movement)
It lacks of some rules which I learnt later, it is because I am almost completely a self learned composer so don't mind them very much.
(You can also listen to it from these links, its audio quality is better and its page layouts are as I did:
- https://musescore.com/user/28774904/scores/6562318?share=copy_link
- https://musescore.com/user/28774904/scores/6747018?share=copy_link
- https://musescore.com/user/28774904/scores/7113696?share=copy_link )
Something jazzy and romantic at the same time?
I have been in ice fly for about 3 years, however I went to get fitted again because I feel like my foot has gotten wider. Now apparently instead of 255B which Iβve been wearing forever I am a 250C. I need new skates anyways so I asked to try on concerto. I know they are a bit below ice fly but I really like how to the ankle goes a bit higher. I LOVED them, I felt like I was walking on clouds. However Iβm worried they wonβt be stiff enough, I am 167 cm (about 5β6) and weight about 52 kg (117 lbs) I have a lot of hyper mobility issues and even in regular walking shoes I need more support or else I have pain. The fitter suggested if Iβm willing to throw in more money to try Pianos, but I am only doing doubles. Advice?
So far I've liked pieces that have strong, evident and melodic motifs such as the Mendelssohn and Sibelius Concertos. I've found Elegaic Trio by Rachmaninoff and that's great, I need some variety before I overplay the few pieces I have hehe. Pieces I want to avoid are cliche themes, like Beethoven's 5th. I'm relatively new to the genre, but these pieces really help me study and its finals week, I need that boss fight in a cathedral in the middle of a storm type vibe.
This new piano concerto is melodic, sensual, emotional, loving, gentle, warm, dramatic, intense, storytelling, visual, playful, passionate and has a lot of dialogs. It is inspired by a short, lesser-known melody written by Freddie Mercury.
It describes the journey of love from its gentle beginnings of getting to know each other, falling in love, the waves of getting close, passion, and slowing down, drama, until the epic climax and closure.
"Playful Passion" is a 21-minute-long piano concerto in one movement. It is tonal, accessible, in (somewhat) early-mid 20th century style. The piece is set for flute, clarinet, bassoon, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, strings, and piano:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dObKtqAJAGk&list=PLbG6g-0Kt-BdSGGCO8d1pU2-Ni2n1DEbZ
The video description has a link to download the conductor score for free.
/u/65TwinReverbRI: Thx for offering to review the composition! I highly appreciate it! There is no rush, take your time!
So, I was listening to Grieg's PC when I noticed something familiar. I looked up some other concertos, and I started to notice a pattern, specifically among these four concertos:
- Rach 2
- Rach 3
- Grieg
- Tchaikovsky
They all have similar third movements, specifically a "bass drop" moment before the finale. They also do a triumphant return of the second theme, which is generally in the major key as opposed to the minor home key, and is more lyrical and gentle when first presented. I guess Rach 3 has a completely different melody that's never heard before, but it still has that bass drop and chords that Rachmaninoff loves. I'm wondering if this is just specific to the Romantic period because this formula doesn't appear in any of Beethoven's concertos. Thoughts?
