Gioacchino Rossini & a cura di Enrico Zullino 
String Quartet score ‘La Cenerentola’ overture by Rossini 
for intermediate/advanced players

The
complete score of the overture from Gioachino Rossini’s opera ‘La Cenerentola’ (Cinderella, or Goodness Triumphant), meticulously transcribed for
String Quartet by Enrico Zullino, offers a richly detailed arrangement that captures the essence of Rossini’s operatic masterpiece.

• This transcription, designed for intermediate to advanced musicians, includes parts for Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Cello, presenting a compelling opportunity for string quartets to explore Rossini’s lyrical and vibrant composition.

Zullino’s adaptation maintains the overture’s original key of E-flat major and is carefully crafted to align with the technical and expressive capabilities of a string quartet, ensuring a rewarding and authentic performance experience. With a duration of approximately 8.30 minutes, this arrangement invites performers and audiences alike into the enchanting world of ‘La Cenerentola’, characterized by its dynamic contrasts, melodic beauty, and the triumphant spirit of goodness.

• Accompanied by an extensive preface available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish, this publication offers rich insights into the piece’s background.


• Individual parts for each instrument are available separately, allowing for focused practice and nuanced ensemble coordination. This transcription not only serves as an engaging addition to the repertoire of string quartets but also as a bridge connecting chamber musicians to the grandeur and charm of Rossini’s operatic literature.

Embark on a musical journey with Enrico Zullino’s transcription of the ‘La Cenerentola’ overture for String Quartet, and experience the timeless allure of Rossini’s music through the intimate voice of a string ensemble.




– music for strings,
Musik für Streicher,
musique pour cordes,
musica per archi,
música para cuerdas,
música para cordas,
muzyka na struny,
musik för stråkar,
húros hangszerekre írt zene,
hudba pro smyčce,
hudba pre sláčiky,
弦楽器のための音楽,
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