Icarus for clarinet and string quartet (parts and score) by Elena Ruehr
Published by EC Schirmer
Elena Ruehr says of her music "the idea is that the surface be simple, the structure complex." She has written many pieces of orchestal and chamber music, often drawing inspiration from literature and stories. Her music has been performed and recorded by Boston-area ensembles such as Boston Modern Orchestra Project and the Borromeo String Quartet. She currently teaches at MIT.
Icarus (2024) for clarinet and string quartet takes inspiration from the famous myth, centering on the excitement of building the wings and the danger of flying. Contains score and parts. Advanced level, Grade 5.
