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Music for Viola by Anthony Ritchie



Opus 106Four Bagatelles for Percussion and Viola (2003)
for percussion and viola
This work consists of four short pieces in contrasting moods, for professional performers
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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 112Meditation (2004)
for viola and piano
A simple, lyrical piece written for my wife and first performed on our wedding day.
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Opus 87Memories of Budapest (1998)
Sextet for violins, violas, cello and horn
A very active and exciting centre section framed by two slow and reflective sections, evoking sound pictures from the composer's stay in the Hungarian capital. Written for professional performers.
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Opus 139Nocturne and Sunrise (2008)
for flute, viola and guitar
A colourful work in three sections and describes the progression from night through to early morning.
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Opus 118Three Pieces for Viola and Guitar (2005)
for female voices, horn and piano
Three lyrical pieces with a relatively simple guitar part.
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Opus 64Viola Concerto (1994-5)
for viola and orchestra
A personal work in 4 movements covering a range of moods. Lightly scored to let the viola speak.
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Opus 64bViola Concerto (1994-5)
for viola and piano
Piano reduction of orchestral score. A personal and substantial work in 4 movements covering a range of moods.
published by Bellbird Publications


Opus 64cViola Sonata (1994-5)
for viola and piano
Piano reduction of orchestral score. A personal and substantial work in 4 movements covering a range of moods.
published by Bellbird Publications


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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