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"Ok this is the second version of the concerto. Kudos for Jos for bringing out a very good point. Regards, Saul"

"Will probably edit that then later on... will post the updated version in a few.."

"Of course that's entirely up to you and your taste/purpose. But I can't imagine orchestral violins playing that way... Jos"

"Thanks Sean!!!"

"Hi Jos! Thanks, Well the string section with the harp like sound in the first movement was done on purpose to me it sounded natural I thought it added charm to the piece I could take it out if more people feel the same way, its completely…"

"Hi Saul, This is indeed a lot of fun. Very virtuoso playing and well recorded. There is however one small detail in the high register of the first violins: they have a very strident attack as if there would be a high harp or the-like playing along.…"

"DAMN. Now that was fun! "

"Thank you Kjell! Its interesting how different folks choose different movement as their favorite! Regards"

"Wonderful music, really well done. The first movement is amazing. Congrats to you Saul for this outstanding work. Cheers, Kjell"

"Thank you Jos! Glad you liked it! I tend to like the second movement a little more too! Regards"

"Hi Saul, Sorry to tune in so late. This is a wonderful concerto overall. Personally I prefer the second part better (although the first is extremely well done) because it offers more a musical idea and not so much technical playing skills. The…"

"Hi Thank you for your comments. I know exactly what you are referring to and I'm using nw methods to create new melodies and new ways and means of musical expression. I don't see how that is not within 'human experience'. As for…"

"Thank you for your kind compliment Tarun! Glad you enjoyed it!"

"Hi Saul, this is very good over all. My sense though, that you as a younger composer, are cramming too much into one piece of work. The 2nd 'movement' was extraordinary, but the pace of it (actually both) seem to defy the reality of human…"

"Hi Saul, I don't even think this belongs in a 'Music Analysis and Critique' board. It belongs in a 'Music to enjoy by accomplished composers' board. Beautiful work, sir. All the best"