ERIC SESSLER
“Sessler's String Quartet, was full of reverberations and refractions on optimism and sincerity, and the same kind of American vibe that infused Barber.”
Philadelphia Inquirer
“Eric Sessler may prove to be the American composer of his generation capable of linking together the contrasting strains of post-romantic melody and harmony with the post-modern manipulations of Steve Reich, Phillip Glass, John Adams and others.”
Broad Street Review
Eric Sessler’s distinctive compositions are an accessible and highly engaging blend of classical music infused with elements drawn from popular music. His novel creative methods utilize the guitar as a conduit for creativity-the result being adapted and manipulated to form music that ranges from solo to chamber, vocal and orchestral works. He has been commissioned by a wide range of musicians, including Anthony & Demarre McGill; the Dover Quartet; flutists Jeffrey Khaner and Bonita Boyd; organist Alan Morrison; guitarists Jason Vieaux and David Starobin; harpist Yolanda Kondonassis; and the Cincinnati and Philadelphia Chamber Orchestras.
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Swan Songs (for flute, clarinet & piano)
Shift and Riff (guitar quartet)
Szélanya (oboe & harp)
The Curtis Session
Recording featuring the Dover Quartet performing Dreams from life awake available via Amazon, iTunes, and streaming services :
ACh Duo performs Sonata for Harp & Guitar at 2023 Eufonie Festival in Warsaw, Poland
[Sonata for Harp & Guitar begins at 39:27]