Four Bagatelles for Viola and Percussion
by Anthony Ritchie Opus 106
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
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.
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