Scherzo Grotesque for Orchestra (2005) - orchestra by Kevin Riley

There I was sat in front of my PC when this arrived on the screen!

Lots of chromatic work here and make sure your tuba player is a good one!

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Memorable
A very interesting piece of music, memorable with a strong forward momentum. The middle section even though changing the atmosphere still has a sense of `quirkiness`. Saying this the work as a whole didn't feel quite grotesque enough for my taste. `Scherzo` balances my opinion though as I'm sure you didn't intend it to be a cacophony of discordant harmonies. It will be very interesting listening to some more of your work. "slightly reminiscent of some of Leonard Bernstein's works" Jason

Jason Hawkins

 

A bright, pacey piece!
This is a fast pace piece of music but light on the ears. The middle section is a nice contrast to the beginning and end sections. A super orchestra piece!

Helen Costelloe

 

Good piece
Good piece, different font would make it so much easier to read! From experience, orchestral players don't like reading the jazz font! Also, perhaps it should be in 3/4 rather than 6/8 because when the bass plays on the 2nd dotted crotchet beat of the bar (especially noticeable towards the end) it sounds like it's playing on the 2nd quaver of the 3rd beat. See what I mean? I wouldn't like to play that in two in a bar! Successful piece though and I agree with the bit about the Bernstein. You could also afford to make it more grotesque, esp. the final chord! Rob

Robert Webb

 

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