Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of SoundLives, NewMusicBox editor Frank J. Oteri interviews composer Elena Ruehr.
Elena Ruehr’s prolific output is a by-product of her maintaining a consistent composing schedule (five hours every day from Noon to 5:00pm) as well as her never-ending inspiration from the visual arts and her constant reading (four books a week), plus her desire to communicate with listeners.
SoundLives is available on all podcast platforms. You can also visit the episode page with a full transcription at newmusicusa.org/nmbx/elena-ruehr-turning-emotion-into-sound/.
In this episode of SoundLives, NewMusicBox editor Frank J. Oteri interviews composer Elena Ruehr.
Elena Ruehr’s prolific output is a by-product of her maintaining a consistent composing schedule (five hours every day from Noon to 5:00pm) as well as her never-ending inspiration from the visual arts and her constant reading (four books a week), plus her desire to communicate with listeners.
SoundLives is available on all podcast platforms. You can also visit the episode page with a full transcription at newmusicusa.org/nmbx/elena-ruehr-turning-emotion-into-sound/.









