Trio Scordatura - Dubh (2010)

The musical album Dubh features compositions by seven contemporary Irish composers performed by the Scordatura ensemble. Characterized by a dark gothic aesthetic and profound introspection, the work juxtaposes intimate subtlety with expansive, textured soundscapes. The central theme explores the intersection of tradition and modernity through a preoccupation with the inherent luxury of sound. A defining feature of the release is the frequent departure from Western equal temperament, notably through the use of Harry Partch’s adapted viola, which provides exceptional harmonic depth. Conceptually, the album examines the dualism of light and shadow, celebrating the aesthetic beauty found within darkness and difference.

Trio Scordatura
Elisabeth Smalt: viola, adapted viola, viola d'amore
Alfrun Schmid: voice
Bob Gilmore: keyboard, radio

Tracklist:
1-1 Trio Scordatura;Linda Buckley - Dubh [6:10]
1-2 Trio Scordatura;Judith Ring - Hush [7:19]
1-3 Trio Scordatura;Scott Mc Laughlin - Marx [14:15]
1-4 Trio Scordatura - Invocation [5:57]
1-5 Trio Scordatura;Garrett Sholdice - Fliehen / Nehmen [12:33]
1-6 Trio Scordatura;Peter Moran - It is Not True... [5:51]
1-7 Trio Scordatura;Benedict Schlepper-Connolly - Cyan [6:00]