Blackberries by Elena Ruehr
For violin (or clarinet in Bb), cello, and piano
Includes full score, violin, cello, piano, and optional clarinet in Bb inserts
Score: 40 pages; violin: 14 pages; cello: 13 pages; piano: 32 pages; clarinet: 14 pages
Elena Ruehr (b 1963) is a Cambridge-based American compooser. She studied with William Bolcom and Vincent Persichetti and has taught at MIT since 1991. She finds inspiration from a number of sources, from dance and visual art to poetry and literature. Her music is often colorful, energetic, and communicative.