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Music for Strings by Anthony Ritchie



Opus 124Clarinet Quintet (2006)
for clarinet and string quartet
A substantial work in three movements - a lively and energetic first movement - a brooding slow movement - and a restless uneasy finale.
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Opus 8Concertino for Piano and Strings (1982)
for piano and string orchestra
An early work, exhibiting the influence of Shostakovich and Bartok. Approachable for both players and audience.
published by Waiteata Press


Opus 132Fours into Twelve (2007)
for four double basses
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Opus 129Octopus (2007)
for octet
An octet using the same combination as the Schubert Octet and in one continuous movement. Evocative sound colours within the ensemble depict the life cycle of the octopus.
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Opus 116Oppositions (2005)
for piano quartet
Angular, exciting piece in one movement. Musical themes jostle for supremacy.
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Opus 121Rites of Passage (2005)
for bassoon and string quartet
A lively and challenging piece for an unusual combination, well received on its inaugural tour for Chamber Music NZ
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Opus 14String Quartet (1983-4)
for string quartet
Avant garde in style, it explores relationships among people in music, and is technically demanding.
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Opus 105String Quartet No 2 (2003)
for string quartet
This work is in four movements and is designed for professional players.
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Opus 133bTheme and Variations for cellos (2007)
for orchestra
Scored for 6 to 8 cellos and makes a good companion piece for Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 by Villa-Lobos
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Opus 4Three Pieces for Strings (1980)
for string orchestra
Strongly astringent short pieces, featuring an expressive passacaglia based on a 12-note row.
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Opus 130Transylvanian Dances (2007)
for string quartet
Based on a transcription of two Hungarian Jewish folk tunes combined to make a lively short concert item.
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Opus 71Whakatipua (1995-6)
for string quartet
An approachable and evocative work, based on the landscape around Queenstown in NZ. This piece was written for a birthday celebration.
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Opus 128Whalesong (2006)
for double bass and orchestra
A ten minute mini-concerto based on the song of the humpback whale.
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