Consortium Classicum - Italian Serenades (2013)

Tracklist
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01. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Allegro assai (arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
02. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Andante (1, arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
03. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Allegro (1, arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
04. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Andante (2, arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
05. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Andantino (arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
06. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Allegro (2, arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
07. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Moderato (arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
08. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Andante (3, arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
09. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Larghetto (arr. J. Wendt for wind ensemble)
10. Quintet (arr. for chamber ensemble)
11. Sextet: I. Vivace
12. Sextet: II. Adagio
13. Sextet: III. Menuetto. Vivace
14. Sextet: IV. Rondo. Adagio
15. Sextet: V. Finale. Presto
16. Serenata: I. Adagio-Allegro vivace
17. Serenata: II. Larghetto
18. Serenata: III. Menuett
19. Serenata: IV. Largo
20. Serenata: V. Andante con variazioni

On its latest CD the Consortium Classicum presents entertaining Italian serenades by Rossini, Righini, Paisiello, and others. The term “serenade” derives from the Italian word serenata, which designates a musical genre of light, serene and tranquil character but with the potential for brilliance and sparkling wit. They are works of fresh and mirthful character, and Righini’s Serenade for Wind Sextet, here in a world-premier recording, stands out in this department. In contrast to the other sextets on this CD, this work contains various demanding passages for the horns, which engage in virtuoso dialogue with the clarinet.