Ruby (2021)
9 minutes
for solo clarinet
Commissioned by the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) as part of The ANAM Set (2021). The ANAM Set was funded by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund - an Australian Government Initiative.
First performance by Clare Fox on October 25th, 2021 at the Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne.
9 minutes
for solo clarinet
Commissioned by the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) as part of The ANAM Set (2021). The ANAM Set was funded by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund - an Australian Government Initiative.
First performance by Clare Fox on October 25th, 2021 at the Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne.
Ruby is a piece for solo clarinet, inspired by a person who was special in the life of the performer, who died unexpectedly at 19
after becoming suddenly sick in April 2021. The aim of the piece is to capture and express her unique character, and the way that
she brought pleasure and happiness to all who knew her. The piece also draws inspiration from her artwork, in particular, images
of the unique and beautiful Blue Mountains area in which she lived.
Musically, Ruby begins in a place of fragility; slowly and cautiously, it creeps forward towards joy. Winding arpeggios and scales unfold as a reflection of the natural beauty of Florabella Pass in the Blue Mountains, and small, articulated motifs provide echoes of bird song. Towards the end of the work, the music breaks free into joyous and spirited dance, imbued with a generous dose of character, spirit and natural cheekiness.
after becoming suddenly sick in April 2021. The aim of the piece is to capture and express her unique character, and the way that
she brought pleasure and happiness to all who knew her. The piece also draws inspiration from her artwork, in particular, images
of the unique and beautiful Blue Mountains area in which she lived.
Musically, Ruby begins in a place of fragility; slowly and cautiously, it creeps forward towards joy. Winding arpeggios and scales unfold as a reflection of the natural beauty of Florabella Pass in the Blue Mountains, and small, articulated motifs provide echoes of bird song. Towards the end of the work, the music breaks free into joyous and spirited dance, imbued with a generous dose of character, spirit and natural cheekiness.