This eBook presents the Eb Alto Clarinet part of La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) overture by Gioacchino Rossini, offered as an alternative to the Bb Clarinet 3 part in the full clarinet quintet transcription by Enrico Zullino. Designed for advanced-level performers, this part allows flexibility in ensemble configuration while maintaining the integrity of the original arrangement.

The full transcription includes:

• Eb Piccolo Clarinet


• Bb Clarinets 1, 2, and 3 (or Eb Alto Clarinet in place of Clarinet 3)


• Bb Bass Clarinet

Set in concert key F, this arrangement captures Rossini’s dramatic and energetic style, with a performance duration of approximately 9 minutes. The alto clarinet voice offers a warm and rich timbral alternative, supporting harmonic depth within the ensemble.

This digital edition includes a multilingual introductory page in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish, providing historical background and practical insights into the piece and its transcription.

The part is part of a complete series that also features all individual parts and the full score. An audio demo of the full arrangement is available at www.glissato.it to assist in performance preparation.

Ideal for advanced clarinetists and ensemble directors seeking alternative instrumentation options while preserving the expressive power of Rossini’s overture in a chamber setting.