This eBook presents the French Horn in F part of La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie), the energetic and theatrical overture by Gioachino Rossini, transcribed for woodwind quintet by Enrico Zullino. Designed for intermediate to advanced players, this part is a key component of a chamber adaptation featuring:

Flute

Oboe

Bb Clarinet

French Horn in F

Bassoon

The transcription is in concert key F and has an approximate performance length of 9 minutes. Carefully arranged to retain the charm and brilliance of the orchestral version, this adaptation assigns the horn an essential harmonic and supportive role, often contributing to fanfare-like textures and reinforcing dramatic shifts.
Included is a multilingual informational sheet in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish, offering insights into the historical and musical context of the work.
This publication is part of a complete edition that includes all individual parts and the full score, available separately for those looking to perform or study the piece as a full ensemble.
Ideal for musicians, educators, and chamber groups exploring the operatic repertoire in a wind quintet setting.