The Bomb is Made
by Anthony Ritchie, for SATB choir and orchestra, Opus 99
A reflective setting of the final verse of Keith Sinclair's moving poem on the theme of nuclear destruction. Written as a concert opener, but could fit within a programme as well. It is not technically demanding.
- YEAR: 2000
- DURATION: 5 minutes
- TEXTS: Keith Sinclair
- COMMISSIONED BY:Auckland Choral Society
- INSTRUMENTATION: Large choir in up to seven parts (S.S.A.A.T.B.B.) Strings (six 1st violins, five 2nd violins, four violas, four cellos, two double basses) Organ (with pedals) Timpani (2)
- LEVEL: 3 | Professional and semi-professional musicians