For solo guitar. Duration c. 6 mins

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Sultry was commissioned by Matthew Marshall and first performed by him at the BLOW! Creative Arts Festival, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand on 17 November 2011.

This short piece for solo guitar evokes one of those unusual, hot summery evenings in the deep south of New Zealand, where the sun never seems to set and the sky has strange colours. The slow, sultry opening gives way to a sensual dance-like section, ending with a more up-beat and slightly bluesy coda. - Anthony Ritchie