Rhapsody on a Theme in C Major, Op. 7 - Evans Chou
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The initial four bars of the piece were present in a composition guide originally intended to be played on a piano. Inspired by the simple four-bar melody and a chat I had with a friend about modulations, I developed a minor “rhapsody” loosely based on its original melody and chords. I have decided to keep the piano as the solo instrument due to its versatility and its ability to play complex melodies and harmonies. I experimented with modulations as seen between the different sections of the piece from C major to C minor to F major and D minor. 

Composing this piece allowed me to grow my understanding of tonality in terms of relationships between different keys, making it easier for me to write key changes and experiment with more chords.

Composed with MuseScore 4 in October 2023.
Type: Secular classical

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Rhapsody on a Theme in C Major, Op. 7

A theme and variations written for solo violin. This is a take from a first rehearsal.

Theme and Variations (Rehearsal)

Variations

Based on the Adagietto (Symphony No. 5, fourth movement) by Gustav Mahler.

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