Jane Wang considers the dragonfly
Sarah Brady (flute), Benjamin Seltzer (clarinet), Alexei Gonzales (cello), Heng-Jin Park (piano), Sarah Bob (piano)
Called a "composer to watch" by Opera News, Elena Ruehr's music has been performed by the Borremeo String Quartet, the Shanghai String Quartet, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (where she was composer in residence from 2000-2005), and the Cincinnati Symphony, among others. Dr. Ruehr was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute in 2009 and she teaches in the music department at MIT.
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Track Listing
Title | Composer | Performer |
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The Law of Floating Objects | Elena Ruehr | Sarah Brady, flute |
Blackberries | Elena Ruehr | Benjamin Seltzer, clarinet, Alexei Gonzales, cello, Heng-Jin Park, piano |
Three Preludes | Elena Ruehr | Sarah Bob, piano |
Of Water and Clouds | Elena Ruehr | Sarah Brady, flute, Sarah Bob, piano |
Black and White | Elena Ruehr | Benjamin Seltzer, clarinet, Heng-Jin Park, piano |
jane wang considers the dragonfly | Elena Ruehr | Sarah Brady, flute |
Reviews
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"With a light touch, Elena Ruehr's music grabs your attention in a 'what's that over there in the distance?' sort of way. Upon a closer look, the music is a careful balance of gorgeous sonorities, descriptive themes, and vibrant rhythm."
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"Ruehr's chamber music is lovely. She crafts her materials with an experienced hand, fully aware that less is more. ...Well worth investigating. Ruehr's voice is as memorable as it is gentle."
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