My latest piece - nonet

[adrianallan]

I started this piece in Notation Composer, but it made sense to export to Sibelius because it was written for a Sibelius competition. (would that be a good idea for this forum too, I wonder ?)

Kevin Riley, wanted a piece for his best instrumental players in his amateur orchestra.

He chose the unusual combination:

Clarinet
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Guitar - classical
Piano
violin
viola
cello

So I set about trying to make this unusual grouping work, and this is what I came up with

East West is playing up, so the sounds are not as good as usual (but better that GM).

Find the mp3 here
http://www.box.net/shared/kg5pfdc9bv

Find the score here
http://www.box.net/shared/11gavfp6k4


Any comments much appreciated.

[rrayner]

Very nicely done, Adrian. Good rhythm and feel throughout, with a nice crescendo and ensuing rubato section, starting just before the 4-minute mark. The modal changes are very effective.

Throughout history, composers have had to write to fit the available instrumentation. Challenge positively accepted, on this piece.

Ralph

[adrianallan]

Thanks for listening

I will take the time to look at some of your new arrangements now, as there is always much to learn from somebody who has worked as a pro arranger.

[mgj32]

Hi Adrian,
Enjoyed on first and each following listen. I appreciate the way you build melodic sections, instrument changes, and mood swings around the three note motif, in such a way that the motif is always integral, rather than just a device. I'd love to hear it live.
all best,
mgj

[adrianallan]

Well, in the meantime here is an East West Virtual instruments mix

Please have a listen

http://www.box.net/shared/ux43splnti