Magic Carousel, The

Luigi Zaninelli

Subtitle: A Fantasy for Wind Orchestra

General Info

Year: 2016
Duration: c. 10:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $140.00 | Score Only (print) - $20.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet Solo-I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Saxophone
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tam-Tam
Vibraphone
Wood Blocks (2)
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

As the sun rises, the sleeping carousel slowly awakens, welcoming the happy people who have come to enjoy its pleasures. Throughout the day, they ride round and round, smiling and laughing with endless delight. As darkness approaches, the people return to their homes. The carousel slowly stops, and the swans leave their places and begin a languorous dance. Suddenly, the ponies begin a raucous jig, only to be interrupted by the ferocious roar of the lions who majestically dance a regal rag. As dawn appears, the animals return to their places to await the return of those who will, again, come seeking the joy of the Magic Carousel.

- Program Note from publisher

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State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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Dallas (Tx.) Winds (Thomas Fraschillo, conductor) - 8 March 2018 (83rd Annual ABA National Convention)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

Fantasy for Various & Sundries (Flex instrumentation) (2020)

All Wind Works

The Battle Hymn of the Republic (as arranger) (1861/1998)
Capriccio Spiritoso (1983)
Carols Three (1974)
Danza Furiosa (2009)
Fantasy for Various & Sundries (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Festa (1963)
Five American Gospel Songs (1999)
Hymn and Pavanne (2002)
Italian Carol (2007)
Jubilate (2000)
Lagan Love (1999)
The Legend of Saint Cecilia (2020)
The Magic Ballroom (2003)
The Magic Carousel (2016)
Morning Has Broken (as arranger) (2021)
Nostalgic Dances (2014)
Peg Leg Pete (1963)
Prayer & Canto (2008)
Roma Sacra (2009)
Song and Dance (2012)
The Star-Spangled Banner (as arranger) (1814/1975)
Symphony for Winds & Percussion (2005)
Three American Gospel Songs (as arranger)
Three American Hymns (2014)
Three Dances of Enchantment (2007)
- She Walks Through the Fair (2022)
Three Divertimenti for Symphonic Wind Orchestra (2020)
Three Whimsies. see: Three Divertimenti for Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Voci Sacre (2005)
The Water Is Wide (as arranger) (2000)

Resources

Luigi Zaninelli website Accessed 12 March 2018
Zaninelli, L. (2017). The Magic Carousel: A Fantasy for Wind Orchestra [score]. C. Alan Publications: Greensboro, N.C.