A Long Winter's Night

A Long Winter's Night, Edward Freytag's new three movement marimba/piano duet, was literally composed during one cold January evening as a reflection of the solitude created by the harsh and confining winter weather. Movement I pivots around a haunting melody supported by a rhythmic ostinata representing an introspective look at one's own psyche. Movement II exudes the peace found while sitting in front of a fire, bundled in a warm blanket, immersed in a great book that transports one into another time and place. Movement III, with its contemporary harmonies and form, exhibits the brink of control that one approaches when confronted with cabin fever. The piece, written for advanced high school to early college performers, is a true duet requiring equal musical contributions from both performers.