Sinfonia Overture to Nell' Opera Maometto II by Gioachino Rossini Chamber Music - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1814854

This work has been adapted from an original orchestral score by Rossini. It is designed for recital/concert performances. However, it stands as a great work just for study by trumpet players of all levels from High School through Professional joining the great concertos of Haydn and Hummel.

Tempos indicated are for college/professional level players. Others will find that the work is adaptable at a wide range of tempos. Players should experiment to find a tempo the work for them. Players will note the possible use of octave choices and/or ossia at certain places in the work. Each player should choose what works best for their own level of performance as either works as well as the other. The historical significance of this work will be especially pleasing to audiences and may be easily recognized by some. It also offers an additional work from the classical period for programming considerations. Pianists will find the accompaniment to their liking since they may not have had the opportunity to play much by Rossini.

If the key for the work has been changed from the original score, it has be chosen to accommodate a reasonable key for Bb players and to keep the range for Bb trumpet from f# to C2 (High C) with few exceptions. This piece is also available for trumpet in D. That trumpet part is available from the arranger for an additional fee. He can be contacted through email at: [email protected].

Notes: This is a work that will bring a great audience response. Opens with 13 bars of piano then the solo trumpet enters with the dramatic andante melodies. This section is very espressive lasting about 2 minutes. The main section follows in 4/4 time although triplets dominate for almost all of p. 2 of the trumpet part. The tempo (120 - 128) is fast enough for triple tongueing. The section that follows is more for 16th notes with double tongueing. The melodies are very memorable and fun to play. There are several very nice sections of piano and trumpet interplay that audiences will greatly appreciate and the performers will enjoy working up. Range is from high concert Ab down to low g. The flashy Piu mosso ending wil bring a loud applause from the audience. Really one of Rossini's best overtures, not well known so will be greatly appreciated as a trumpet solo. Appropriate for more advanced player, upperclass undergraduates through professionals. Would be a great piece for University Trumpet teachers and graduate students if they would really like to impress their students on their next faculty/graduate recital. Runs 12:20, so it would be a great program opener. This work has not been simplified and is true to the composer's original intentions.