This piece is a musical realization of a somewhat whimsical conversation between these three instruments. Each instrument is featured in cadenza-like solo sections, allowing them to voice their own thoughts, as well as throwing them out into the mix.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concerto Breve is a dramatic work for solo piano and woodwnid quintet that showcases the versatility of the piano as it weaves in and out of the quintet textures, taking the listener on a sonic journey through many moods.Program NotesConcerto Breve is a…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
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:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elegy for English Horn & Piano 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 composer when…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Zaninelli has woven together five beautiful new settings of these hymns in this collection for voice and piano accompaniment.Program NotesAve Maria Using the Latin text, Zaninelli has created a moving work filled with great lyrical elegance and fervor. Pie…
Style:
Ensemble
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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 NotesCommissioned by…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A setting of the traditional Chinese Folk Song Liuyang River. Although some liberties have been taken, special effort was made to preserve the original spirit and beauty of this work in its new setting.Program NotesThis piece was commissioned by marimba…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Nightingale is a work for piccolo and xylophone. In writing this work it was my intention to share with others my personal feelings about these two instruments. The bravura virtuosity of these instruments can be easily found in countless works however, I…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The three-movement suite Nostalgic Dances was inspired by experiences Zaninelli had as a pianist during the second world war, playing waltzes, fox trots, polkas, rhumbas, square dances, cha-chas, tarantellas, etc.Program NotesAt the age of 12, I began playing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to be performed at the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, Parallel Dimensions is a double concerto for percussion septet. The two solo parts feature the players on xylophone, vibraphone, toms, timbales, & congas. Perfect for showcasing the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications