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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Donna MItchell - Anya's Valse

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 My personal review:

Anya's Valse, by composer Donna Mitchell, is a short waltz in three sections, with a moderate tempo and the keys of A minor for the first and third sections and D minor for the middle section, which contributes to creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

One of the characteristics of the outer sections (first and third) is the use of an ornamental device known as acciaccatura, consisting of a musical note immediately following the main melody note, which it embellishes. This note is played almost simultaneously and then quickly released, creating a distinctive sound effect.

The second section, although more restrained in its ornamentation, feels like a thematic development of the main section. It is composed of three thematic units (we refer to them as phrases, although in some countries they are called periods and in others half-phrases; this is why we have chosen to use the term thematic unit). The use of the double appoggiatura (the melody is doubled by thirds) at the end of each of the first two thematic units, preceding the chord that the right hand will play in the next measure, is very striking.

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    Let's enjoy Anya's Valse by Donna Mitchell, performed by Carlos Marín Trigo:



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