Sydney Guitar Trio - one hour to madness and joy (CD)

One Hour to Madness and Joy is a 2001 studio album by the Australian ensemble, the Sydney Guitar Trio (guitarists Richard Charlton, Raffaele Agostino, and Janet Agostino). The 66-minute collection features Australian compositions written specifically for the group, blending classical styling with eclectic, vibrant influences. The title track, composed by Roland Chadwick, is a piece inspired by the Walt Whitman poem "One Hour to Madness and Joy" (from Leaves of Grass). The poem is an ode to living a free-spirited life unconfined by societal expectations. The album's tracklist includes:
Gifts of the Rain Gods – Richard Charlton
A Masque for Lady Nothing – Phillip Houghton
The Divine Guitar – Richard Charlton
Half Moon of Gold – Amanda Handel
Suite of Six Trios - Phillip Houghton
One Hour to Madness and Joy – Roland Chadwick
Pobblebonk – Alan Holle