Donizetti G. – Sinfonia from Don Pasquale – arr. for chamber orchestra

Don Pasquale is one of the most famous comic operas by Gaetano Donizetti; the first performance took place on January 3rd, 1843 in Paris and it is generally regarded as being the high point of the 19th-century opera buffa tradition and, in fact, marking its ending.

The introductory Sinfonia is full of catchy themes with a brilliant and sparkling ending, making it perfect for a concert. The piece was orchestrated for a rather large orchestra but here it is available in an arrangement which only requires:

• 1 flute/piccolo
• 1 oboe
• 1 clarinet
• 1 bassoon
• 1 horn
• 2 percussion players
• strings