Rhapsody for Chorus and orchestra by Serafini

[Roy Bland]

The exposition of the Themes is entrusted to the solo voices used as an instrument. Soprano and Contralto interpret the melodies as if they were Sirens, supported by the large choir. The woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet and English Horn, intertwining with each other, perform all the solo parts. The Strings and Brass are the enveloping support of the entire arrangement. "Classical" percussion performs unusual rhythmic figures, for example in "Swing Fun". The Vibraphone in "Taste of Ireland" performs latin-jazz virtuosity contaminating the Irish world. This genre is also defined as "Classic Crossover" - a fusion between classical/operatic music and pop/jazz music.

Franco Serafini (Oleggio, 5 March 1958) is an Italian singer, keyboardist, composer, arranger and pianist.
He studies piano, organ and composition at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan.