Soirée from Nostalgia (Jonathan Roth)

This is a performance of "Soirée" from my second year MM recital at the University of Southern California captured by my brother Andrew's cell phone! Thanks Andrew.

In November of 2005 I attended a guitar recital given by my friend Kevin Smith. He opened up with a set of pieces by the French Composer Roland Dyens. I was intrigued by the composers quirky sense of humor and dance-like meters. Most guitarists will recognize the opening of Soirée as strikingly similar (if not identical) to Dyens Vals en Skaï. And they should as its only the difference of a minor second interval that distinguishes the opening of Soirée from Dyens work. The piece was dually inspired by my Pepperdine friend Roksana Zeinapurs dinner-parties. She always cooked amazing food which was subsequently followed by music and dancing. Soirée is intended to recreate the lively atmosphere of these parties. This past Fall semester I had the privilege of performing Soirée for Roland Dyens here at USC and, after I nervously played through my composition, he said Thanks for the wink. Soirée is dedicated to the friends I made at Pepperdine University.

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[geetgeek]

Brilliant!

[classicalmannick101]

hahaha the beginning of the tremolo section was somewhat reminiscent of the start of the major section in Recuerdos de la Alhambra. :D another wink?

[Curatica]

Since you studied with Mr. Parkening, please allow me add that musical talent is a gift from God, that not too many mortals have the privilege to enjoy... :-)

Like in the parable of the talants, one should be grateful for this gift and increase it through effort and diligence. Bach is the cornerstone of music, both technically and artistically. Keep working on his pieces!

Best wishes in your career!