WMC | Best of European Wind Bands

Italian Passion in Symphonic Wind Sounds
The WMC is honored to welcome the renowned La Banda dell’Esercito during our Italian Night — the official orchestra of the Italian Army.

Since its founding in 1964, this ensemble has consisted of 90 musicians, all conservatory-trained wind and percussion players.

In this special concert, they take the audience on a musical journey through Italy, with a program full of masterpieces by great Italian composers — classical, lyrical, and symphonic. Their versatile repertoire ranges from solemn marches and ceremonial works to original compositions for wind orchestra from all eras.

Immerse yourself in the rich sound world of Italy, performed by an orchestra that shines in national ceremonies as well as on prestigious concert stages at home and abroad.

An evening full of elegance, passion, and Italian grandeur — Italian Night promises to be a celebration for lovers of wind music and classical tradition. Program
Best of European Wind Bands’
Conductor: Maggiore Filippo Cangiamila

Il Canto degli Italiani | Michele Novavo
Nabucco, sinfonia | Giuseppe Verdi, arr. Franco Cesarini
Concerto per Flicorno basso | Amilcare Ponchielli,
Soloist: 1st Lieutenant Giuliano Cerbarano (euphonium), arr. Emiliano Gusperti
A Tubo!… | Ernesto Paolo Abbate, arr. Salvatore Farina
Huntingtower | Ottorino Respighi, arr. Filippo Cangiamila
Al Piemonte | Carlo Alberto Pizzini,arr. Filippo Cangiamila

INTERMISSION

New World processional triumphal march | Pietro Mascagni, arr. Filippo Cangiamila
Marsia, danze per banda | Amleto Lacerenza, arr. Salvatore Farina
The Eternal City, suite Pietro Mascagni, arr. Filippo Cangiamila
L’altro Ennio, on Ennio Morricone’s Themes | Ennio Morricone,arr. Filippo Cangiamila

Source : PLT Website