Lark Dances

for String Quartet

A reimagined electronic piece for string quartet.

With the pandemic of 2020-21, I, like many people, felt depleted as I wrestled with the shutdown. It was a perfect time to reflect on my past and revive this work for string quartet. It was originally commissioned by Jeanne Ruddy Dance as an electronic piece and had a week-long run in 2009. The quartet was premiered by the Fairmount String Quartet in 2022 and they have included it on their recent recording project featuring female composers.

Lark Dances in four movements

by Ellen Fishman

Recorded by the FAIRMOUNT STRING QUARTET is available for download - iTunes Spotify

Premiered by the Fairmount String Quartet at St. Martins in the Field, Philadelphia 2021

Electronic score.  Commissioned by choreographer, Jeanne Ruddy.  Performed at The Performance Garage, Philadelphia, PA. 2009.

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Two World Premieres at Performance Garage. Merilyn Jackson, Philadelphia Inquirer. April 17, 2009.

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