Donna Mitchell - Consolation No. 2

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  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...
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Ivanov Basso - Friendship

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 My personal opinion:

    Friendship is a piano piece in three sections and a coda.

    After a brief introduction, the first section, consisting of two themes repeated with slight variations, creates a mysterious, introspective, and reflective atmosphere. It has a calm character and its texture is that of an accompanied melody, which, in fact, persists throughout the piece.
The second section, which appears suddenly, is a stark contrast to the first. While the tempo is maintained, the rhythm and beat change, making the section feel faster. It is striking that, despite the fact that virtually all the musical material used in this section is new, it nonetheless feels like a development (and not a thematic exposition), to which the constant use of harmonic progressions contributes.
The third section is a restatement of the first theme of the first section, followed by a sudden coda.
A noteworthy aesthetic device Basso employs is the fact that each time he repeats a theme, he does so with some slight variation. Also worth mentioning is the use of ritardandi throughout the piece.

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    Let's enjoy Friendship by Ivanov Basso, performed by Carlos Marín Trigo:



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