Week 3: Whispers of Nostalgia
As the air gets crisper and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the beauty and transition that autumn brings. We're excited to introduce our newest community challenge: "Music of the Fall"! This is your chance to explore pieces that capture the essence of this season – whether they evoke the feeling of change, a fresh beginning, or the quiet nostalgia of falling leaves.
What’s the Challenge?
Select a guitar piece that you personally associate with the change of seasons or the idea of starting anew. This could be a work that resonates with autumnal moods, melodies that conjure up images of falling leaves, or pieces that mark a new chapter in your musical journey.
Suggested Themes:
- Transition: Pieces that reflect change or transformation.
- New Beginnings: Works that symbolize starting something new, like a new season in life or music.
- Autumnal Mood: Music that captures the essence of fall – perhaps something contemplative, warm, or even bittersweet.
Timeline:
- Start: October 1st
- End: October 30th
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Schumann op. 68.38 Winterzeit rough draft
I started this challenge working on Piazzolla's Otono Porteno. However, after getting just the first section (of 5) to a point of being able to play it - sort of, I have admitted I am in over my head. (I will try to post what I have at some point).
I found a transcription of this short piece by Schumann that I have always liked. I realize that I am a bit ahead of our time but it was the closet I could find to Autumn that 1) I liked and 2) I could hope to play.
Even though it seems simple, it has proven to be quite a challenge for me. Some of the chordal shifts are not very guitaristic and its sparse setting doesn't give me many places to hide.
I will continue to work on it and try to improve my phrasing and tone. I will also continue working on the Piazzola.
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Ron Thanks Ron. I have made some progress and hope to have a smoother posting soon.
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Jack Stewart Thank you for sharing this piece, Jack. I'm not familiar with it. You're off to a great start considering this is a rough draft. I love the chordal harmonies and I agree, chordal shifts are very challenging. I'm sure you will develop it nicely. The Piazzolla Porteno pieces are very difficult to play so I'm not surprised you switched pieces for this challenge!
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Jack Stewart A very beautiful piece but with so many difficult chord changes. Well done Jack.
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in between students at the conservatory, here's my small contribution (in answer to Blaise Laflamme 's hopes LOL).
This is a great small gem, not often performed by professional players since the times of Segovia. It certainly has a nostalgic feeling.
I hope you'll enjoy it and thanks for listening!
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Ariel Elijovich That was gorgeous, Ariel! Each voice was singing beautifully, and your tone color was so warm and captivating.
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Eric Phillips thank you! I really appreciate your comment. This is a piece i played quite a bit in my youth and that i teach from time to time. But it's really so beautiful... very heartfelt.
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Ariel Elijovich Thank you Ariel for participating (mission accomplished!
) and sharing this, your interpretation was beautiful and inspired! 
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Blaise Laflamme i was thinking while waiting for the next one, and thought it'd make the cut. Thanks for your comments!
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Ariel Elijovich Thanks for participating Ariel. Great contribution with a beautiful piece and a solid performance. Bravo
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Andre Bernier thanks, André!
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End of the Year Challenge: Finish Strong!
