Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.986813 Composed by Gioachino Rossini. Arranged by Ted R. Marcus. 19th Century,Classical,Opera,Romantic Period. 16 pages. Ted R. Marcus #592481. Published by Ted R. Marcus (A0.986813). Danse sibérienne is one of Gioachino Rossini's Péchés de vieillesse (Sins of Old Age). Written for piano in 1864, it's a delightfully clever imitation of a Russian dance by an Italian composer living in France. This version for advanced woodwind quintet captures all the playfulness while emphasizing Rossini's seeming anticipation of such 20th century composers as Shostakovich or Kabalevsky. It's transposed up half a step from the original f-sharp minor. Suitable for college or adult ensembles or an adventurous high school quintet, it's a fun and entertaining concert opener, finale, or encore.Duration: approx. 2:15Please visit my Web site to explore more classics for adventurous woodwind quintets.
