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Bb Soprano Saxophone part of "Il Signor Bruschino" (Signor Bruschino, or The Accidental Son) overture by Gioacchino Rossini, arranged for Saxophone Quartet SATB: Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor and Eb Baritone. Score and single parts available in series. Key concert: Ab, intermediate level, duration 5.00 (+-). Audio demo available on www.glissato.it - product code: EG0218 - Il signor Bruschino is forward-looking in its use of new musical effects. For example, in the overture, the second violins are instructed to tap their bows on their music stands. This lighthearted, energetic overture is one of several by Rossini to have gained considerable importance in the modern concert repertoire.