Philip Armstrong

The Rage of Achilles

Introduction

The Rage Of Achilles, for five vocalists, chorus and orchestra (2004 - 85 mins). Using a text based upon Part I of ‘The Iliad’ by Homer, the music follows the sentiments of Achilles during the final stages of the Trojan War.

Scores

The Rage of Achilles, scenes 1-6: the score (pdf)

The Rage of Achilles, scenes 7-12: the score (pdf)

Three Battle Scenes

Three Battle Scenes (2, 8, and 12), from The Rage Of Achilles, is a stand-alone work for orchestra (2004 - 12 mins)

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Scenes from Achilles

Scenes from The Rage of Achilles, for mixed chorus, brass quintet and organ (2004 - 10 mins) is a re-orchestration of selected sections from 'The Rage of Achilles' for a smaller ensemble.

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