This eBook presents the
French Horn in F part of
La gazza ladra (
The Thieving Magpie), the energetic and theatrical overture by Gioachino Rossini, transcribed for
woodwind quintet by Enrico Zullino. Designed for
intermediate to advanced players, this part is a key component of a chamber adaptation featuring:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Bb Clarinet
- French Horn in F
- Bassoon
The transcription is in
concert key F and has an approximate performance length of
9 minutes. Carefully arranged to retain the charm and brilliance of the orchestral version, this adaptation assigns the horn an essential harmonic and supportive role, often contributing to fanfare-like textures and reinforcing dramatic shifts.
Included is a
multilingual informational sheet in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish, offering insights into the historical and musical context of the work.
This publication is part of a complete edition that includes
all individual parts and the
full score, available separately for those looking to perform or study the piece as a full ensemble.
Ideal for musicians, educators, and chamber groups exploring the operatic repertoire in a wind quintet setting.