Primavera Romana
Inspired by the composer's nostalgic return to Rome, Roman Spring features influences from Zaninelli's years as a jazz pianist and film composer.Program NotesIn the Spring of 2012, I revisited Rome. While seated in the park near the Via…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
She Walks Through the Fair is a haunting, bittersweet Celtic folk song that the composer discovered on a visit to Ireland. Eerie solo piccolo passages throughout throughout are supported by colorful, lush harmonies.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These two short yet delightful pieces were adapted from solo piano pieces by Zaninelli. The song, The River, is an elegant new setting of a lovely English Folk Song. It is quickly followed by Shadow Ridge Rag, a spirited dance with infectious syncopation and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spirit & Hope is a contemporary musical treatment of two African-American melodies. After a spirited introduction, we hear a lilting dance based on "Little David Play on Your Harp." This is followed by a tender setting of "There is a Balm in Giliad." As…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene.Program NotesMorning - Brisk,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene.Program NotesMorning - Brisk,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
'Tramonto'
Sunset opens with low chant -like lines over which we hear the soft murmur of the Dies Irae. A spiritual mood prevails. Cadences of ever increasing intensity are heard only to recede into moments of hushed anticipation. Through ever increasing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The language of the Symphony for Winds & Percussion is pure Zaninelli - restless, tender, mysterious, muscular, gentle, and at all times captivating.Program NotesThe first movement of Zaninelli's Symphony for Winds & Percussion is remarkable for its…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to American civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Take My Hand is a lovely setting of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," featuring optional SATB choir.
Grade Level: 3 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Upon my arrival in the South in 1971, I became aware of and enamoured with these three hymns. I had done previous settings for voice and piano and subsequently, for soprano solo and wind orchestra. With the passing of time, I felt the need to revisit my…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications