Elena Ruehr
String Quartet No. 10
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Elena Ruehr
String Quartet No. 10
- Instrumentation String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola and Cello)
- Composer Elena Ruehr
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher ECS Publishing
- Order no. ECS9330
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Description:
Long Pond is a beautiful small lake in Cape Cod, where I have spent a lot of time. I wanted to write a piece that evoked a lovely few days in that specific place. It starts with the full moon rising over the pond—both lovely and a little mysterious. There is a short break, then in the morning, I usually take my dog to the beach, and often he finds some friends there to play with (this movement is dedicated to Rick Tousignant who is a dear friend of my dog Barkley). After another break, the last three movements are played without pause. Perhaps the next day the sun rises brightly, and then we go for a sail on the harbor. A storm picks up—we call them ‘nor’easters’ here—and a great tree falls. Then there is quiet and the sun comes out. —Elena Ruehr Contents:I. MoonriseII. Dogs on the BeachIII. SunriseIV. SailingV. Nor’easter