I like the drama and expressiveness of the strings. I'm not sure if you did this on purpose or not, but the note at :08 somehow sounded a bit unnatural, or maybe just off-key. I think you overused the portamentos a bit. At :39, you have some more soothing woodwind solos, but the dramatic drums and background strings continue, which I thought hurt your attempts to contrast the mood of the first section with the second. The transition into 1:11 was enjoyable. Again, the timing of the loop isn't perfect, but I still think it's conclusive enough without the loop. Overall good work! ;D