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Music for Amateur Orchestra by Anthony Ritchie



Opus 17Balkan Bagpipes (1985)
for amateur orchestra
This is a lively and rewarding play for an amateur orchestra. It evokes the music of East European bagpipes, which the composer experienced while studying in Budapest, in 1984.
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Opus 98bBartok Medley (1999)
for school orchestra
A lively selection of folk songs collected by Bartok, arranged for school orchestra (secondary, though a good primary school orchestra could play it). More challenging parts for solo violin and piano.
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Opus 98a Dance around the World (2000)
for school orchestra
In six sections, this tuneful piece is designed for school performers, and explores different styles of dance music around the world.
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Opus 93Double Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Cello (1999)
for bass clarinet, cello and orchestra
The slow movements explore issues of life and death, while the two quick movements provide an energetic and bright contrast. The wide range of both solo instruments is explored.
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Opus 98cFrom Mountains to Sea (2000)
for school orchestra
The music traces the South Canterbury landscape from the mountains, via rivers, lakes, over farms and the animals, to the sea.
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Opus 22bJourney through Eastern Europe (1987)
for amateur orchestra
This is an accessible work based on East European folk tunes, and is designed for amateur or school orchestras.
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Opus 43Moods (1990)
for childrens orchestra with flexible orchestration
Four easy pieces for amateur or school orchestra describing the following moods: 'Escatic', 'Sad', 'Angry' and 'Happy'. Features simple and strong rhythms.
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Opus 136Piano Concerto No. 3 (2008)
for piano and orchestra
A sunny and life affirming work with an emphasis on expression and colour rather than virtuosity.
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Opus 131 Procession (2007)
for orchestra
A short lively piece for amateur orchestra. Buoyant in tone and inspired by street processions.
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Opus 55Sinfonietta (1992-3)
for amateur orchestra
There is plenty of variety in the four movements of this work, from the mysterious quality in the first movement, to the energetic humour of the last. Easy to perform.
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Opus 98eStomping in the Park (1999)
for amateur orchestra
An easy piece for school orchestra, with a catchy tune and colourful orchestration.
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Opus 23Variations for Orchestra (1987)
for amateur orchestra
A lively and colourful piece for youth orchestra, based on a quasi-Hungarian folk tune.
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