Monthly Archives: September 2012

Some other works (beside my studies)

Posted on 28/09/2012 by otolio

Short piece for two guitars Still working on it, this piece, though conceived for two guitars, was written on the piano. This means that I still need to improve its playability. Exercise based on two pentatonic scales While working with … Continue reading →

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Concert Sep 27th 2012

Posted on 28/09/2012 by otolio

Jihočeské komorní filharmonie (South Bohemian chamber philharmonic) Conductor: Jan Talich I had a migraine the whole day and still I went to the concert. I thought I would fall asleep, but not at all! I felt renovated! Berlioz – Romeo … Continue reading →

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Short listening log – others

Posted on 23/09/2012 by otolio

Arvo Pärt – Cantus In Memory of Benjamin Britten I came across Pärt’s work when visiting Estonia some years ago. I found this piece on YouTube while looking for Britten. It’s quite repetitive, very dense, and full of greef. Were … Continue reading →

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Project 5

Posted on 15/09/2012 by otolio

Write three short contrasting pentatonic melodic shapes designed as vocal lines […] for either a male or female voice. Use dynamics, tempo and rhythmic interest to make them a contrasting group of solos. Project 5-a This melody assaulted me while … Continue reading →

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Shorter listening log – woodwind

Posted on 08/09/2012 by otolio

Listening to Wind instruments I am trying to reformulate my listening log into something less technical. Syrinx – by Claude Debussy Reminds me terribly of the Prelude to the Apres-midi d’un Faune. It may be because of the style, because … Continue reading →

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