Belkis, Queen of Sheba-Suite for Wind Orchestra. Par RESPIGHI OTTORINO. In 1931 Ottorino Respighi began composing the music for his most ambitious theatre work: Belkis, regina di Saba. The ballet describes the journey of Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, to Solomon, the King of Israel, with whom she was in love. She travels with a large caravan including elephants, camels, slaves and many valuable treasures, through the desert. Kimura has arranged this colourful Oriental suite for wind band. / Niveau : 6 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie
