Matthew Hindson

for didjeridu (in E) and string quartet also available in a version for didjeridu and string orchestra duration: 8 minutes

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 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 and assume a more prominent role.
Didjeribluegrass was commissioned by the Australian Festival of Chamber Music with the financial assistance of the Australia Council, the Federal Government’s arts funding and advisory body. The duration of Didjeribluegrass is approximately 8 minutes.

CD Recording Available?

Not at this time. I have a preview copy available though it requires some editing.

This piece was premiered by William Barton and the Fyra Quartet in July 2005 as part of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s tour of western Queensland, Australia.