Based on the old English Sussex Mummers Carol, Zaninelli artfully combines original and traditional melodic elements to produce an exciting modern version of this memorable carol.Program NotesThis is actually two works in one. We first hear a slow melodic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Castel Sant'Angelo
The Castle of Saint Angelo, built in 139AD, has a rich history in Rome - from being used as a mausoleum to a fortress to a papal residence and place of refuge for the pope. It is a magnificent example of the temporal and spiritual power…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elements of style, melody, harmony, and contrapuntal complexity that delight the ear. Coupled with this "simple march" is the ever-struggling cymbalist who, no matter how hard he/she tries, never quite seems to be able to place the cymbal crashes in the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Of all the dance forms I have come to love, the Tarantella most intrigues me. It never ceases to draw me into its web. Danza Furiosa begins with low murmurs of sinister excitement. Brilliant flashes of melodic and harmonic color appear and disappear under the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawn from the composer's ballet, "The Jester," this suite of dances begins majestically moving seamlessly through music of growing mystery and intensity leading to an abrupt moment of painful darkness. The ensuing silence is almost magically broken by music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elegy for Alto Saxophone & Wind Orchestra is a warm, melodic work of compelling expression. After an opening of gentle introspection, an ostinato in the piano unfolds which will proceed to dominate the ensuing texture of the entire work. Written by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elegy for English Horn & Wind Orchestra is a warm, melodic work of compelling expression. After an opening of gentle introspection, an ostinato in the piano unfolds which will proceed to dominate the ensuing texture of the entire work. Written by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasy for Various & Sundries is a bittersweet romp for flexible wind band filled with regular and irregular rhythmic utterances. Thematic melodic boldness contrasts with warm lyricism moving the work to a charming surprise ending.
Grade Level: 4.5…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
The Golden Horn is a major work for trumpet, combining heroic bravura with stunning lyricism. It quickly becomes apparent that the composer's love for the trumpet shapes every phrase and gesture of this wonderfully idiomatic work.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A stunning setting of an ancient Italian Carol. Consistent with Zaninelli's contrapuntal skills, after first offering us a warm, tender exposition of the ancient carol, he then presents an original section of pastoral loveliness which seems to spring…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications