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Music for piano by Anthony Ritchie



Opus 10124 Preludes (2002)
These 24 Preludes for piano represent a new direction for the composer, and are challenging to play. They cover a wide variety of moods and characters, paying homage in places to Bach, Chopin, Debussy and Shostakovich.
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Opus 38Ashburn Fragments (1989)
for piano
A work in four movements, Ashburn Fragments is intense and obsessive in tone, requiring a professional pianist.
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Opus 45bBirds and a Steam Train in the Catlins (1991)
This short piece was inspired by a journey through the Catlins area, south of Dunedin, mixing bird call with the imagined presence of a steam train.
published by The Centre for NZ Music, in the volume entitled '1st 15: A Selection of Piano Music by NZ Composers', 1996


Opus 94 Caroline Bay Suite (1999)
for piano
Simple pieces describing memories of Caroline Bay in Timaru.
Available from Bellbird Publications


Opus 50Children and Adults (1992)
for mezzo-soprano, clarinet & piano
These songs explore the lives of children and adults, looking at their different ways of viewing things. They are quite approachable, and use elements of popular music.
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Opus 89bDance Suite (1999)
for violin and piano
This work is re-arranged from the dance work 'Concertina' (opus 89) written for Dan Belton. It is in six movements: slow dance, quick dance, whales, sad dance, scherzo, gig. A lively and varied collection of pieces, suited to professional performers.
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Opus 119Flipside (2005)
for piano duet (4 hands, 1 piano)
Two contrasting and colourful pieces aimed at about grade 8 level.
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Opus 135Flute Sonata (2008)
for flute and piano
A sonata in 3 movements that captures many different characters of the flute and is accompanied by an exciting piano part.
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Opus 84Leaf (1998)
for piano
A reflective series of pieces for piano, including a sad waltz, composed for choreography by Dan Belton.
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Opus 26Little Quartet (1987)
for flute, clarinet, viola & piano
After a dark and brooding opening, this piece develops into a lively and quirky exploration of an unusual instrumental combination.
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Opus 133aMeditation for violin and piano (2008)
for orchestra
Takes an ancient Chinese poem as its inspiration. Creates a simple calm sound world.
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Opus 33Music for Tristan (1988)
for piano
This piece describes feelings of being a first-time parent, and has a variety of contrasting ideas. There are tender, lyrical moments mixed with very active and lively passages, requiring a high standard of playing.
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Opus 21Night-piece (1986)
for piano
This continous piano work is dream-like and colourful in atmosphere, and combines styles and textures in an eclectic manner. Suitable for a professional pianist.
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Opus 30Olveston Suite (1988)
for piano
These short pieces were composed for a concert in Olveston House, Dunedin, and describe different rooms in the historic home. They are evocative and designed for about grade 8 level.
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Opus 126Peninsula Suite (2006)
for solo piano
Six pieces for young performers on the theme of local wildlife, aimed at grades 4-5
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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 29Piano Sonata 1988 (1988)
for piano
This is a substantial sonata, written for the professional pianist. It is rhythmically challenging, lively, and also contains a haunting slow movement.
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Opus 100Piano Trio (2001)
for violin, cello and piano
This work was a finalist in the SOUNZ Contemporary Award for 2001, and signals a new direction in the composer's style, using 12-tone rows for the first time since student works.The Piano Trio is in three movements.
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Opus 6Poems of Spring (1981)
for piano
Range in mood from energetic and escatic, to melencholic, and display influences of Bartok and Prokofiev.
published by Promethean Editions


Opus 83Rhapsody (1998)
for violin and piano
This vivid and exciting piece is based around a 'khosid dance' from Transylvannia. Both violin and piano parts are demanding.
published by Promethean Editions


Opus 137dThe Organist and the Rhododendron (2008)
for any keyboard instrument
A reflective piece.
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Opus 31Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano (1988)
for clarinet, cello and piano
An intense work, with a restless first movement, a brooding second movement, and a fleeting and mellow finale. It does not make excessive demands on the players.
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Opus 45aTuatara (1990)
for violin and piano
For professional players to perform to children.
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Opus 20Violin Sonata (1986)
for violin and piano
In three movements, this sonata is expansive and quite demanding for both instruments. It is full of driving rhythms and rich textures.
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Opus 140Words are my Notes (2008)
for mezzo soprano, viola and piano
This cycle is a setting of four poems by Christopher Marshall which explore the nature of words and their use in human relationships.
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