This eBook contains the Flute part from La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie), Gioachino Rossini's lively and dramatic overture, transcribed for woodwind quintet by Enrico Zullino. Designed for intermediate to advanced players, this part is one voice in a full arrangement that includes:

Flute

Oboe

Bb Clarinet

French Horn in F

Bassoon

With a duration of approximately 9 minutes, the transcription captures the energy and orchestral grandeur of Rossini's original composition while adapting it effectively for wind ensemble performance. The flute part highlights the lightness and brilliance of the upper register, often carrying melodic and ornamental lines.
Included with this edition is a multilingual informational page (in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish), offering historical context and interpretive guidance for a deeper musical experience.
This publication is part of a complete series that also features individual instrumental parts and the full score, available separately to facilitate rehearsal and performance.
Perfect for musicians and ensemble directors looking to explore the operatic elegance of Rossini's writing in a flexible, chamber music setting.