Intermezzo (Mascagni)

Price: 
$75.00

Intermezzo (Mascagni)

Arranger/Composer: 

Mascagni ; Chisham, Daniel

Item Code:
17400
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

from 'Cavelleria Rusticana'

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 beauty of this piece lies in the constant “longing” for resolution, which doesn’t come until the end.

Program Notes

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.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2010
Duration: 2:10

Listen to Recordings

Sample PDF

  • intermezzo.pdf

    • Instrumentation

    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.)