This eBook presents the
Bb Clarinet part from
La gazza ladra (
The Thieving Magpie), Gioachino Rossini’s celebrated overture, arranged for
woodwind quintet by Enrico Zullino. This transcription is intended for
intermediate to advanced musicians, and the full quintet features:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Bb Clarinet
- Horn in F
- Bassoon
Set in
concert key F and with a performance duration of approximately
9 minutes, this adaptation captures the lively spirit and dramatic contrast of Rossini’s orchestral original, while offering a vibrant chamber music experience.
The clarinet part provides both lyrical passages and technical challenges, interacting closely with the flute and oboe while anchoring harmonic and rhythmic transitions within the ensemble.
Included is a
multilingual informational introduction (English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish) that enriches the musician’s understanding of the piece and its context.
This publication is part of a complete series that also includes all individual parts and the
full score, available separately. It is an excellent resource for ensemble performance, study, and concert programming.