Respighi, Ottorino – Ancient Airs and Dances Suite for 10 pieceBrass Ensemble

The Ancient Airs and Dances Suite arranged by Brian Bindner for 10-piece Brass Ensemble was put together by Respighi as a piano transcription in 1917 and is based on a Renaissance collection of lute pieces by Molinaro, Galilei (father of the famous Galileo) and other anonymous composers from that era.

The six movements are titled:

1. Il Conte Orlando
2. Villanella
3. Gagliarda
4. Italiana
5. Siciliana
6. Passacaglia

This 18-20 minute work is appropriate for advanced performers.

This product is available for digital download only - it includes: 

• Score (97 pages)
• 4 Bb Trumpet parts
• 2 French Horn parts
• 2 Tenor Trombone parts
• 2 Tuba parts