Concerto for harpsichord and string orchestra in
neoclassical style with B-A-C-H motive exposed in a
second and third part. Included DEMO is chamber
realisation by a string quintet with Urszula
Bartkiewicz as a soloist.
I love the use of the harpsichord in modern pieces(as in the "Concert champêtre" by Poulenc), using modern harmonies while remaining within the classical tradition. Here, in the first movement, after an almost ethereal introduction, I admired the use of ostinato of the strings to accompany the melody of the harpsichord, and thereafter, the modulations to the strings, the harpsichord playing the role of accompanist, and, finally, the dialogue between the harpsichord and strings, all of which are very catchy. With the andante we are plunged into a state of contemplation and serenity that contrasts with the first and third movements. This last one is like a merry dance that concludes this work wonderfully. A great discovery of the Free-Scores composition competition !
PARTITION