"Lucy" is a chamber music composition written for a sextet comprising flute, B♭ clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and piano. This unique instrumentation allows for a rich and varied tonal palette, blending woodwinds, strings, and piano in dynamic interplay.
While specific details about the piece are limited, it's noteworthy that composers often select such ensembles to explore contrasts and synergies between the instrument groups. For instance, the flute and clarinet can add bright and clear tones, the strings contribute warmth and depth, and the piano serves as both a harmonic foundation and rhythmic drive.
To get a sense of how such an ensemble might sound, you can listen to Burt Goldstein's "Sextet for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, 'Cello, Piano & Percussion" from 1988. Although this composition includes percussion instead of viola, it effectively demonstrates the interaction between woodwinds, strings, and piano.
You can listen to the piece here:
| Arrangement | Chamber Group |
| Publisher | ECS Publishing |
| Contributors | Ruehr, Elena(Composer) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 600313489402 |