This eBook contains the
Bassoon part from Gioachino Rossini’s spirited overture
La gazza ladra (
The Thieving Magpie), expertly arranged for
woodwind quintet by Enrico Zullino. Suited for
intermediate to advanced level performers, this transcription includes the following instrumentation:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Bb Clarinet
- Horn in F
- Bassoon
With a
concert key of F and a performance time of approximately
9 minutes, the arrangement captures the overture’s operatic grandeur and rhythmic brilliance. The bassoon plays a foundational role, anchoring harmonic movement and contributing to key melodic and rhythmic passages throughout the piece.
Included is a
comprehensive introductory page in seven languages (English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish), providing historical notes and interpretative context for both performers and ensemble coaches.
This part is part of a full series that includes the
complete score and all individual parts, available separately for use in ensemble rehearsals or academic settings.
A valuable resource for chamber groups, conservatories, and performers eager to explore Rossini’s theatrical flair within the intimate setting of a woodwind quintet.