Erik Friedlander's 2003 album "Maldoror" is a challenging, lengthy suite for solo cello. It draws inspiration from the surrealist literature of Lautréamont.
- The album was recorded in Brooklyn, New York. It is Friedlander's third release on the Brassland label. "Maldoror" has a runtime of over 70 minutes.
- The album's title track is over 20 minutes long. It was composed in the wake of Friedlander's work with John Zorn and his "Maldoror" string quartet.
- This release came shortly after Friedlander's appearances on Zorn's "Naked Eye" and "Taboo" albums. It represented a significant expansion of Friedlander's solo compositional voice.
Erik Friedlander is a New York-based cellist. He is known for his work in contemporary classical and jazz idioms.
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