William Tell was Rossini’s final opera, a sweeping four-act opera based on Schiller’s play about the legendary Swiss archer. The programmatic overture, contains four distinct and easily recognisable sections: At Dawn, The Storm, The Calm and Finale – well known due to its frequent use in cartoons and television as “riding music.” The work opens with solo cellos which suggest the calm of dawn, described by Berlioz as “the solemn silence of nature when the elements and human passions are at rest.” A storm in the mountains erupts, suggesting both violent weather and the political chaos Schiller was suggesting in his original play. This is followed by the serene and beautiful Alpine section which leads directly to the finale – a thrilling gallop full of infectious energy.
Rossini – William Tell Overture
Rossini – William Tell Overture
£274.95
Arranged for string orchestra by Damian Iorio.
Set includes:
Full score
1st Violin – 3 copies
2nd Violin – 3 copies
Viola – 2 copies
Cello – 2 copies
Bass – 1 copy
This arrangement is based on the critical edition and is unabridged, unsimplified and faithful to the original score with regards to dynamics, phrasing and articulation. Included are two versions of the introduction: the original 5 celli version and a reduced version for smaller ensembles which requires only 3 celli.
If you would like extra parts, please send your request via the contact form.
Duration 12 minutes
Click here to listen to a performance of this arrangement performed by National Youth String Orchestra with Damian Iorio at 3 Choirs Festival