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Topic: (2 videos) Improvisations in a modern style  (Read 1028 times)

Offline pianistavt

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(2 videos) Improvisations in a modern style
on: May 05, 2025, 07:50:42 PM
In this one I'm starting to explore what it might take to improvise a canon or fugue -


(please click on "watch on youtube")

This one has a similar non-tonal concept but is more contemplative.  I think it needs it a name - let me know if you have a suggestion.


Offline dizzyfingers

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Re: (2 videos) Improvisations in a modern style
Reply #1 on: May 12, 2025, 01:14:12 PM
The first is quite easy to follow.  I like how you go from a baroque-style fugal theme to an impressionistic section and back.

The second is more complex, quite evocative.
 

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