This eBook includes the
Bb Bass Clarinet part from
La gazza ladra (
The Thieving Magpie), the iconic overture by Gioacchino Rossini, transcribed for clarinet quintet by Enrico Zullino. This part is designed for
advanced-level players and plays a crucial structural and harmonic role in the ensemble.
The full transcription is scored for:
- Eb Piccolo Clarinet
- Bb Clarinets 1, 2, and 3
- Bb Bass Clarinet
Set in
concert key F, the arrangement captures the brilliance and energy of Rossini’s original orchestration, offering a rich and rhythmically engaging interpretation that lasts approximately
9 minutes.
This edition also contains an
informative introductory page presented in seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish. This multilingual background offers performers valuable insights into the work’s context and its adaptation.
The Bass Clarinet part is part of a broader publication series, which includes the
complete score and all other instrumental parts. An
audio demo of the full arrangement is available at www.glissato.it, providing a helpful reference for rehearsal and performance.
This digital edition is ideal for bass clarinetists looking to
expand their operatic and chamber repertoire, while contributing depth and resonance to a technically and musically rewarding ensemble work.