Dez Cordas in concert

Dez Cordas is a unique mostly classical duo featuring Matthew Slotkin, guitar and Craig Butterfield, double bass. With performances across the United States and two CDs available on major classical labels, Dez Cordas have become one of the most critically acclaimed chamber duos on the contemporary music scene. In their first performance in South Carolina in three years, Dez Cordas will present two world premieres from composers Greg Caffrey and James Crowley, in addition to other works from their recent CD Gone Away. Here is what critics have said about Dez Cordas -

"Craig Butterfield is nothing short of magnificent. I haven't heard such expressive playing and virtuosic command since Gary Karr. His tone is gorgeous, his intonation rock-solid, and his phrasing expressive and flexible." - American Record Guide

"Slotkin plays with musical sensitivity and technical control...he consistently delivers strong readings of this appealing music." - American Record Guide

"Slotkin performed brilliantly...fine sensitivity and facile technique" - Classical Voice of North Carolina

"Butterfield can make his instrument dance and sing with an effortlessness which is hard to credit. (He must have a bionic left forearm.) Not only can he inhabit the range of a cello, but he can make it light and lyrical when needed. Of course, he can crank out low notes to make your sub-woofer jump for joy as well" - Soundboard magazine

For questions or futher information, please contact Craig Butterfield at cbutterfield@mozart.sc.edu