Erg for Mandolin and Guitar (2001)
Premiered by Duo Ahlert and Schwab Friday, June 7th, 2002, in Remscheid, Germany, who commissioned the work.
Reviews from the Premiere:
- "It was a composition by Jeffrey Harrington: "Erg", inspired by a nature experience in Morocco. It gave an sonic view of the coming and going of a shifting sand dune in the desert, using musical means." -- Ulrich Mutz
- "With 'Erg' by the American composer Jeffrey Harrington there was also a world premiere. Only written some months ago it musically narrates the story of a town being swallowed by a shifting sand dune. The Arabic associations, underlined the transformational capacity and technical competence of the duo."
A mixture of arabic and blues textures propelled by a rhythmic sensibility of great passion.
Erg for Mandolin and Guitar - Live Studio Recording by Duo Ahlert und Schwab - MP3
Erg for Mandolin and Guitar Acrobat Full Score
Erg for Mandolin and Guitar Acrobat Mandolin Part
Erg for Mandolin and Guitar Acrobat Guitar Part
Duo Ahlert & Schwab have almost completed recording work for their new CD. The CD will contain a fantastic new recording of Erg; very spiritual and subtle.
Performances:
Duo Ahlert & Schwab, September 8, 2002, Ruhr Germany
Duo Ahlert & Schwab, November 4, 2002, Wuppertal Germany
Duo Ahlert & Schwab, August 11, 2002, Freren Germany
Duo Ahlert & Schwab, November 2, 2003, Wuppertal Germany
Duo Ahlert & Schwab, November 9, 2003, Ruhr Germany
Posted by jeff at February 22, 2004 09:06 AM