• Instrumentation:  Pic ; 4 Fls ; 2 Afl; 2 Bfl ; Cb.fl /str' bass  & harp (optional)
• Composer: SGAMBATI, Giovanni (1841 - 1914)
• Difficulty level: upper intermediate - advanced [UK grade 6 - 8]
• Arranger: Roz Trübger
• Duration: ca. 8 mins
• 979070-8135-65-4

The music opens with a sparkling waltz that seems to gain its inspiration from the traditional mandolin music of Italy. A second contrasting section follows with a melody that also is strongly Italian in character.

SAMPLE:

A transcription of the 2nd movement from the symphony in E flat, (which was reconstructed, edited and published as a First Edition by Roz Trubger). It has been given the title Scalina Spagna (Spanish Stairs) to reflect both the lively character of the music as well as the composer's life - Sgambati loved Italy and lived by the popular tourist destination in Rome for much of his life.