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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Marianna Korol-Shekhmester - Jazz-Waltz

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 My review:

     Jazz-Waltz, by Marianna Korol-Shekhmester, is a piece in three sections, with a lively rhythm and an accompanied melody texture.

The first section begins with a four-bar rhythmic-harmonic introduction in which the ninth chord of C, the main key, is repeated. A simple and clear melody, played by the left hand while the right hand plays the rhythmic accompaniment, serves as the theme for this section.

The second section, in F minor, presents a new melody, which flows elegantly and is initially presented in the middle register of the piano, although it is repeated an octave higher (middle-high register), doubled at the sixth, thus evoking a climactic point in the piece.

The third section is a varied recapitulation of the first ("con improvvisazione"), with improvisations. It is also in C minor, but, in contrast to the starkness of the melody in that section, this one features a wide variety of embellishments, creating a certain appeal for the listener.

A four-bar coda, with the same rhythmic and harmonic structure as the introduction, brings the piece to a close with an arpeggiated ninth chord on C.
It is worth noting that Marianna presents us with a very clear musical discourse, which flows with absolute naturalness throughout the entire piece, with a very attractive rhythmic richness and a very smooth succession of sections, making the key changes between them almost imperceptible.

     Korol-Shekhmester's social links:

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    Let's enjoy Marianna Korol-Shekhmester's Jazz-Waltz performed by Carlos Marín Trigo:




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