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Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Two duets for flute and oboe (recording)
"Agreed, the fast movements are definitely a bit messy, and if I could have spoken with the performers, I'd have suggested taking things a little more slowly to get a cleaner performance.  I also agree that I should have notated dynamics a bit more…"
Dec 29, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Two duets for flute and oboe (recording)
"Hi, Ray - thanks for listening.  If I'd been at the recording session, or able to talk to the performers, I would have suggested just that.  I'd have preferred to get a less messy-sounding performance at a slightly slower tempo. "
Dec 29, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Two duets for flute and oboe (recording)
"Thanks for listening.  There isn't a particular reason I've written for these instruments, other than that I like the combination.  I played flute once upon a time, so it's natural for me to write for it, and I think the oboe complements it well - a…"
Dec 29, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Two duets for flute and oboe (recording)
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Dec 29, 2023
Steven Linden posted a discussion
I recently had two of my sonatas for flute and oboe recorded by a work-for-hire group called Supreme Tracks, so I thought I'd share them.  There are a few flubbed notes, and some moments where you can hear them struggling, but for one rehearsal and…
Dec 27, 2023
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Dec 19, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Short Christmas Piece
" Oh, I meant to post this under "Analysis & Critique"; I'm not sure how it ended up under "Discussion Forum"."
Dec 19, 2023
Steven Linden posted a discussion
Yesterday I wrote a miniature instrumental Christmas "carol", to add to the three I've previously written.  It's only a minute long, with an intentionally simple arrangement.  Any comments would be quite welcome!
Dec 18, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Brett Harrington's discussion Elegy for String Orchestra
"I enjoyed this quite a bit. I like the late-Romantic harmonies and pathos. I think my favourite thing here is the way you make those key changes. Others have commented that it feels repetitive, and I sort of half agree with this. Certainly, it's…"
Sep 25, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Wind Quintet in G minor
"Thanks very much! Yes, I always write in concert pitch, but I turn on transposition for the final score. (Though I should probably practice reading transposed parts)."
Sep 7, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Wind Quintet in G minor
"Thanks for listening! Yes, exploring quartal harmonies within a tertian/tonal framework was my goal with this piece."
Sep 7, 2023
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Wind Quintet in G minor
"Yeah, the horn and clarinet parts are written in F and B flat, respectively, but the piece also begins away from the tonic."
Sep 7, 2023
Steven Linden posted a discussion
I guess I'll post this again - I posted it on the old version of the forum a little while before it disappeared.  My first attempt at writing for wind quintet, a piece I finished a couple of weeks ago.Score: Wind_Quintet_in_G_minor.pdfAudio: Wind…
Sep 7, 2023
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Sep 6, 2023

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  • Welcome Steven. The name is vaguely familiar, but from where?
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