Work Overview
As the title suggests, Didjeribluegrass incorporates some aspects of bluegrass music, in particular the fast "fiddling" style of string playing that includes many open strings. Bluegrass music is especially associated with regional areas, and this seemed a good match with the first performances of this piece that took place in towns in western Queensland. The didjeridu sometimes works with this soundworld, but at other times either co-exists or seems to work against the string parts, taking over through improvisation to assume a more prominent role.
Work Details
Year: 2005
Instrumentation: String quartet and didjeridu. Note: there is also a version for string orchestra, didjeridu and percussion (1 player).
Duration: 8 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Commission note: Commissioned by Australian Festival of Chamber Music for performance by William Barton, Fyra Quartet with funds provided by Australia Council.
First performance: by William Barton, Fyra Quartet — 25 Jun 05. Australian Festival of Chamber Music Outback Tour, Lawn Hill National Park, Queensland, Australia
Performances of this work
28 Jul 12: The Cultural Centre Townsville. Featuring Goldner String Quartet, William Barton.
28 Jul 2012: at William Barton and Friends (The Cultural Centre, Townsville). Featuring Goldner String Quartet, William Barton.
6 Jul 2011: at Goldner String Quartet (Goldsmiths' Hall).
25 Jun 05: Australian Festival of Chamber Music Outback Tour, Lawn Hill National Park, Queensland, Australia. Featuring Fyra Quartet, William Barton.
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