I want to get back into the groove of “independent music-writing.” In this vein, I will begin my spring-term compositions now.
Violin Concerto
I have had a lot of trouble keeping up with numbering properly, but this is designated No. 67 in my file names, just for organizational purposes. I had torn out a lot of hair thinking about what style to employ, and I have decided to turn back the clock a bit and write more lyrically.
A few pieces that are good references would be the violin concertos by Alban Berg, Erich Korngold (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EsYUuGo8XA), and George Rochberg.
For a sample of the second movement, just ask and I’ll send you a .wav (from Finale).
Second movement ideas: “tonality-flanking” melody that aches with every step. A rather brisk Adagio – around 80 – and with very little unconventional meter (4/4 almost the whole way through). Piano part is contrapuntal and not harmonically conceived.
Third movement ideas: A very brisk modal dance making use of compound and odd meters with a very plucky piano part, more percussive.
Trio for Piano, Flute, and Violin
I have been asked to write a chamber piece in a tender romantic style. I think this should be okay – that is my native musical language, after all.
I will use a fully tonal palette, probably using sharp keys (c# minor/major, E major are candidates).
There will be probably two movements, a lyrical and slow-paced first movement and a festive second movement.
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