A Musical Entertainment
The Pompous Piano is a musical fable for piano, violin, B-flat clarinet, and narrator. Unlike most fables, whose characters are animals; this fable is about musical instruments. There is, of course, a moral that the composer leaves for…
Style:
Woodwind, String
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prayer & Canto beautifully conceived piece rich with melodic invention and harmonic color. The two sections of the work differ in intent with one being sacred and the other secular. They serve somewhat different roles in that the first provides an element…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prelude is a brief, lovely work for flute choir features modal lyricism that is at times lush and consonant and at others intensely crunchy. Only six players are required, but you have the option of adding alto and bass flute if you have them.Program…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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 NotesBased on the old English Sussex Mummers Carol, Zaninelli artfully…
Style:
Mixed Choir
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Remembrance is a beautiful chorale prelude based on the hymn 'It Is Well With My Soul.' The evocative sounds of quiet tenor and bass drums open mysteriously, followed by dialogue between drums and small groups of instruments. After the hymn is stated,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the opening sound of distant church bells, we are drawn into a work inspired by the grandeur and magnificence of the Eternal City. Drawing from his Italian Catholic roots, Zaninelli demonstrates his unabashed love for Rome. It is quite easy to fall…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Sing a Song of Peace is a work for treble voices and piano with an optional baritone part. In composing this work, I wished to express my sincere hope that we might find a way to dispel fear and hatred by raising our voices in friendship and good cheer.…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Women's Choir
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