Rhapsody on a Theme in C major, Op.7 (Chou, Evans)

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Publisher. Info. Evans Chou, 2024.
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Work Title Rhapsody on a Theme in C Major
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Composer Chou, Evans
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.7
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEC 3
Key C major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 2023/10
First Publication. 2024/8/11
Average DurationAvg. Duration 3 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation piano
Extra Information 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. - Evans Chou