Donna Mitchell - Consolation No. 2

  My personal review:      We had already discussed what a Consolation is in music in a previous article , as well as the possible sources of inspiration for Franz Liszt, the first composer to use the name Consolation for one of his pieces.      Donna Mitchell's Consolation No. 2 creates a calm, poetic, meditative atmosphere.      It is a piece in two sections, each of which is divided into three subsections, plus an introduction and a coda; its slow and leisurely tempo, as well as the constant accompaniment of arpeggios, are the main characteristic of this piece.      It is worth noting that the second section, although it feels like a restatement, has certain variations (especially in the second subsection), which create some interest for the listener, which is further enlivened by the surprising coda.      Mitchell's social links:      YouTube (Channel 1)      YouTube (Chann...

Donna Mitchell - Mystic Mountain

  My personal review:

  Mystic Mountain is a piano piece with a light, cheerful, and brilliant character.
    Its structure is free, although the musical motifs are repeated in varying ways.
  The use of the pentatonic scale in the climactic moments is particularly noteworthy, as is the small homage to Claude Debussy by paraphrasing one of his most famous musical motifs at the end of the piece.

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    Let's enjoy Mystic Mountain by Donna Mitchell, performed by Carlos Marín Trigo:



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