Casta Diva (Score)

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0 Full Score A3 - 1 Full Score - 1 Soprano - 4 Solo Cornet - 1 Repiano - 1 Flugelhorn Solo - 2 Cornet II - 2 Cornet III - 1 Solo Horn - 1 Horn I Eb - 1 Horn II Eb - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone Bass C - 1 Baritone Bb (TC) - 1 Baritone II Bb (TC) - 2 Euphonium Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC)

Casta Diva is possibly the most famous aria by Bellini. This is Norma's prayer to the moon goddess, and shows Bellini's high craftsmanship with melodies. The most famous version of this aria, was sung by Maria Callas in the 1950's, and a recording of this is still available. This is possibly the first arrangement of this tune for wind band, and will no doubt make a good impression.