Italian Carol

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 naturally from the ancient carol. Then, quite spontaneously, we hear a return of the carol this time combined with the pastoral section. Once again while giving us music that appears to be charming and simple, in reality, Zaninelli creates a work of depth and sophistication.

Program Notes

Dedicated to the memory of my mother, Caterina Pesci Zaninelli

A delightful 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 naturally from the ancient carol. Then, quite spontaneously, we hear a return of the carol this time combined with the pastoral section. The result is stunning. Once again while giving us music that appears to be charming and simple, in reality, Zaninelli creates a work of depth and sophistication.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2007
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 4:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Programming: Multicultural
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Solo Clarinet in Bb
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Contralto Clarinet in Eb
Alto Saxophone in Eb 1
Alto Saxophone in Eb 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Trumpet in Bb 3
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

String Bass

Timpani
Percussion 1 (Orchestra Bells, Chimes)
Percussion 2 (Vibraphone)
Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Tam-Tam, Bass Drum)