two compositions for martin schlapfer
Author: Pavey, Paul Published: 2006 Two pieces commissioned for Ballettmainz. 'Ein Wald ... Ein See', composed in 2005/6 is a piece with constant changes in atmosphere and rhythm, texture and colour. The instrumentation includes Slovakian fujara, Hathway saz, piano, trumpet, bodhrán, waterdrum, vocals, and electronic effects. Mandocello Suite, 'in my day and night' was composed in 2004 and written upon the Paul Hathway mandocello (a bass member of the mandolin family). Excerpts from this CD may be heard at http://myspace.com/twocompositionsformartinschlaepfer |