First String Concerto

[Leslie Sanford]

Hey all,

This is my first string concerto. It was inspired by the string concertos of Antonio Vivaldi and Tomaso Albinoni. It's in three movements, fast/slow/fast, with the last movement being a dance piece.

I've wanted to write in this style for years, and decided back in 2012 to really dedicate myself to studying Baroque composers. I've got a long ways to go, but the completion of my first string concerto is a milestone for me. I hope to write many more.

The piece was realized using Vienna Symphonic Library's Chamber Strings I Full.

https://soundcloud.com/leslie-sanford/s ... certo-no-1

[davidstiles]

Very nice work! The composition work is excellent and so is the standard of production. I have no criticisms at all.

[Allomerus]

Sounds great Leslie! Like David I couldn't fault it, the strings are fabulous and the composition is interesting and has beautiful melodies/harmonies... I can hear echoes of Vivaldi's work in it.
I like all three movements, but perhaps the last is my favourite.
Well done !

[jackoo]

Amazing! Congratulations!
I particularly like movements 1 and 3. There is great energy in both. The sound feels 'complete' and professional.
This is really inspiring work!

[Bojo Software]

Wow, beautiful work. I really enjoy listening to it.

[Jesse Gorter]

Sounds like the real deal! Bravo!

[Leslie Sanford]

Thanks everyone for your comments. They are very much appreciated. It means a lot.

[Googly Smythe]

Excellent stuff.

[SCprogfan]

Sounds great! Nice work indeed!

[seismic1]

The first and third movements definitely capture the Vivaldi vibe very well, and the second has the ring of Albinoni, so I would say job done. I really liked the "sound" of these pieces. you managed to achieve a warm and lively sound here. Your earlier pieces were equally satisfying, iirc.

Good work