Ruehr: The Northern Quartets
Quartet ES
As might be expected, since they were involved at the genesis, Quartet ES provide impeccable performances of each work, beautifully balanced, rhythmically acute, their understanding of Ruehr's...
Ruehr: The Northern Quartets
Quartet ES
Purchase product
As might be expected, since they were involved at the genesis, Quartet ES provide impeccable performances of each work, beautifully balanced, rhythmically acute, their understanding of Ruehr's...
About
This latest triptych in American composer Elena Ruehr’s string quartets takes inspiration from much-loved locales in the higher latitudes: the composer’s Michigan home, a favourite spot on Cape Cod, and the capital city of Iceland. Elena Ruehr is one of today’s most prolific and acclaimed composer of string quartets whose music has been described as “unspeakably gorgeous” by Gramophone magazine. This latest triptych of works for the genre takes inspiration from much-loved locales in the higher latitudes: the composer’s Michigan home, a favourite spot on Cape Cod, and the capital city of Iceland.
Contents and tracklist
- Quartet ES
- Quartet ES
Ruehr:
String Quartet No. 11 'Reykjavik'
Work length19:14
This work is only available as an album download.
- Quartet ES
I. Long Night
Track length10:45
This track is only available as an album download.
Awards and reviews
Awards Issue 2025
As might be expected, since they were involved at the genesis, Quartet ES provide impeccable performances of each work, beautifully balanced, rhythmically acute, their understanding of Ruehr's expressive purpose total.
