Roma Sacra
The title of this work translates from the Italian as "Sacred Rome."
General Info
Year: 2007
Duration: c. 6:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Productions
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $72.00 | Score Only (print) - $18.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet Solo-I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Harp
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Chimes
- Crash Cymbals
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tam-Tam
- Vibraphone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
In 1951, at the age of 19, I first saw Rome. I was awe-struck by its beauty and grandeur. There is an aura of mystical magic which envelops me whenever I am there. At dawn, dusk, or by moonlight I sense the ghosts of the past. This work is inspired by these powerful feelings which have never ceased to haunt me.
- Program Note by composer
With the opening sound of distant church bells, we are drawn into a work inspired by the grandeur and magnificence of the Eternal City. Drawing from his Italian Catholic roots, Zaninelli demonstrates his unabashed love for Rome. It is quite easy to fall victim to the enchanting beauty of Roma Sacra, as it is an unending arch of melodic inspiration. For anyone who has even been moved by greatness or hoped to experience the power of past history, this musical journey cannot be overlooked.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: John Hershey High School Symphonic Band (James F. Keene, conductor; Alice Spero, Keene, harp) - 2007
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Indiana University (Bloomington) Concert Band (Daniel Johnson, conductor) – 12 November 2019
- Collinsville High School (Ill.) Wind Ensemble (Devin Gilbreath, conductor) - 5 December 2019
- Kansas Wesleyan University (Salina) University Band (Carl Rowles, conductor) – 30 April 2019
- Drexel University (Philadelphia, Penn.) Concert Band Wesley Broadnax, conductor) – 18 March 2019
- Texas Christian University (Fort Worth) Wind Symphony (James F. Keene, conductor; Alice Keene, harp) - 7 March 2018 (83rd Annual ABA National Convention)
- State University of New York, Fredonia, Wind Symphony (Carl Mazzio, conductor) – 17 November 2016
- Kingsburg (Calif.) High School Wind Ensemble (Michael Schofield, conductor) - 15 April 2016 (2016 San Joaquin Valley (Calif.) Concert Band Invitational)
- John Hershey High School (Arlington Heights, Ill.) Symphonic Band (James F. Keene, conductor; Alice Spero Keene, harp) – 20 December 2007 (2007 Midwest Clinic)
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
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Luigi Zaninelli." Accessed 15 March 2016
- Zaninelli, L. (2007). Roma Sacra = Sacred Rome [score]. C. Alan: Greensboro, N.C.