Intermezzo (Mascagni) Daniel Chisham

from 'Cavelleria Rusticana'
Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2010
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 3
F Horn 2
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
T.C. Baritone
Tuba
Harp or Piano (opt.)
"Cavalleria Rusticana" is a one-act opera from Pietro Mascagni. The 'Intermezzo' represents the contrast between the very serene lifestyle of the people of a small village and the passionate, often turbulent romance between the main characters of the opera.

The harp part is a direct transcription from the original transposed into the key of the original. If a harp is not available, piano is highly recommended. Much care should be taken at the beginning to keep a slow tempo. The beauty of this piece lies in the constant longing for resolution, which doesn't come until the end.