Funiculi, Funicula: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts (EDWIN F KALMUS)

$65.00 USD

Funiculi, Funicula: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts (EDWIN F KALMUS)

Name: Funiculi, Funicula: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts (EDWIN F KALMUS)
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A603402
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Luigi Denza, ed./arr. by Philip J. Lang

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Funiculi, Funicula by Luigi Denza is one of the most famous of all Italian street songs. In this arrangement for orchestra, Philip J. Lang has recreated the driving festival spirit with exciting colorations for brass as the melody moves around the entire orchestra. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 3Sax(AAT): 4.3.2.0: Perc(2): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set): CS (Pno-Cond) in set.

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Series: Kalmus Symphonic Pops

UPC: 604634058293

SKU: 36-A603402

Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 3Sax(AAT): 4.3.2.0: Perc(2): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set): CS (Pno-Cond) in set

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About the Composer: Luigi Denza

Luigi Denza (1846–1900) was a Neapolitan composer and songwriter whose gift for memorable melody made him one of the most successful popular musicians of his era. His songs became fixtures of street performance and Italian folk culture, spreading across Europe and beyond through both live performance and early recordings. Denza's ability to capture the joy and vitality of Neapolitan life gave his work enduring appeal and made him a bridge between classical composition and popular song.

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Why we love this

Philip J. Lang's orchestration captures everything that makes this tune infectious while giving you genuine scoring craft to appreciate. The arrangement keeps the melody front and center but uses the full ensemble strategically, so every section gets rewarding material rather than sitting idle. It's a concert opener or closer that lands with real joy and gets immediate audience connection without sacrificing musicianship.

What to expect

Bright, celebratory, and driven by the infectious energy of a street festival. The melody bubbles with charm and optimism, while Lang's orchestration gives it sophistication without losing its warmth or accessibility.

Who it's for

Orchestras and concert bands looking for a genuinely fun, audience-pleasing selection that respects both players and listeners. This works equally well for high school and community ensembles with the instrumentation to support a full orchestral score.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the rhythmic pulse steady and slightly lifted; this song thrives on forward momentum, and any dragging flattens its natural exuberance.
Balance the brass colorations carefully as the melody passes through the section, ensuring clarity without drowning the core theme.
Let the entire orchestra breathe together during ensemble passages; the festival spirit comes from unified energy, not individual showmanship.
Shape phrases with the phrasing of Italian song in mind—generous arcs that favor lyrical connection over mechanical precision.

How to use it

Open a pops concert or lighter program with this to establish an immediate, upbeat tone. It also serves beautifully as a palette cleanser between heavier works or as the final piece to send an audience out smiling.