Roman Spring

Inspired by the composer's nostalgic return to Rome, Roman Spring features influences from Zaninelli's years as a jazz pianist and film composer.

Genre: Wind Orchestra | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 6:30

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
English Horn
Solo B-flat Clarinet
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contralto Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba
Acoustic & Electric Bass
Piano (or Electric Piano)

Timpani
Bells
Vibraphone
Suspended Cymbal
Snare Drum & Bass Drum

Program Notes
In the Spring of 2012, I revisited Rome. While seated in the park near the Via Veneto, I suffered an attack of nostalgia at which time I found myself remembering my years as a jazz pianist/film composer in the Eternal City (1964-1966). It seemed fitting that I should write a piece that might speak of those golden years when La Dolce Vita was, for me, alive and real. Roman Spring is that piece.

- LZ