This work consists of four short pieces in contrasting moods, for professional performers

Opus No : 106

Category : Chamber Works

Year : 2003

Duration : 8 minutes

Commissioned by : Arnold Marinissen and Liesbeth Kok

Instrumentation: Viola, marimba, vibraphone, 4 tom toms

Level : 4 - challenging for professional musicians

Available from the composer

Programme Note

Four Bagatelles was commissioned by Arnold Marinissen for performance by himself and his wife Liesbeth Kok. They explore aspects of children's behaviour, as exemplified by the composer's daughter, Annabelle.
Much of the thematic ideas are derived from a short 'Annabelle' motif (A-B-E-E), which is heard at the beginning of the work. The movement titles are:

1. Annabelle
2. Tantrum
3. Tears
4. Frisky

It was first performed by Arnold and Liesbeth in November, 2003, in the Southern Sinfonia rooms.