OBSIDIAN
Solo piano piece built on an original
ostinato theme
ostinato theme
Comments. Fidelio Competition:
An unusual insightful, aural interpretation of this volcanic glass stone. The stone’s diverse characteristics translated into various moods, beautifully integrated. Holistic style and structure. Expressive and masterfully interpreted.
Ecriture virtuose et difficultés rythmiques mais presque atonal…
Truly original and shows musical knowledge that's put to good use to compose a piece that is very interesting to listen to. It has a nice arc, good variety, and the bass holds the piece together well - repetitively but rhythmically and tonally interesting and even exciting.
Ecriture virtuose et difficultés rythmiques mais presque atonal…
Truly original and shows musical knowledge that's put to good use to compose a piece that is very interesting to listen to. It has a nice arc, good variety, and the bass holds the piece together well - repetitively but rhythmically and tonally interesting and even exciting.
LEVEL: Very advanced
READING DIFFICULTY: Very advanced
PERFORMANCE DIFFICULTY: Very advanced
TARGETED SKILL: Articulations, ostinato theme, energy, forward motion, wise use of the pedal to emphasize sections and accents, dynamic contrast, building the piece and taking the listener to the climatic points.
STYLE: Contemporary, a mixture that sometimes resembles Samuel Barber, mixed with atonal, chromatic elements, and more romantic moments.
DISSONANCE LEVEL: High level of dissonances, on top of a tonality that shifts from different tonal centers. Yet, the energy level and rhythm drives the piece and keeps the listener focused.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
DESCRIPTION: A solo piano piece with rugged edges, warrior character, yet clearly identified themes and melodic subjects within a constantly shifting tonal center.
READING DIFFICULTY: Very advanced
PERFORMANCE DIFFICULTY: Very advanced
TARGETED SKILL: Articulations, ostinato theme, energy, forward motion, wise use of the pedal to emphasize sections and accents, dynamic contrast, building the piece and taking the listener to the climatic points.
STYLE: Contemporary, a mixture that sometimes resembles Samuel Barber, mixed with atonal, chromatic elements, and more romantic moments.
DISSONANCE LEVEL: High level of dissonances, on top of a tonality that shifts from different tonal centers. Yet, the energy level and rhythm drives the piece and keeps the listener focused.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
DESCRIPTION: A solo piano piece with rugged edges, warrior character, yet clearly identified themes and melodic subjects within a constantly shifting tonal center.