Rossini: La Gazza Ladra Overture - French Horn in Eb Part for Woodwind Quintet (Intermediate/Advanced Level)

This eBook presents the French Horn in Eb part of La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) by Gioachino Rossini, offered as a transposition alternative to the original Horn in F part in the woodwind quintet arrangement by Enrico Zullino. Tailored for intermediate to advanced players, this edition enhances accessibility for ensembles where an Eb horn is preferred or required. The complete quintet arrangement features:

• Flute
• Oboe
• Bb Clarinet
• French Horn (originally in F; optional in Eb)
• Bassoon

Set in concert key F with a total duration of approximately 9 minutes, the transcription maintains the expressive energy and operatic character of Rossini's overture. The Eb horn part mirrors the role of the original Horn in F, ensuring complete integration into the ensemble texture. Included is a multilingual introductory sheet (English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish), offering background and interpretive notes to support performance preparation and musical understanding. This part is part of a complete series that includes all other instrumental parts and the full score, available separately. It is ideal for chamber groups and educational institutions requiring instrumentation flexibility without compromising the musical integrity of the work.