Siciliano and Tarantella

This distinctive work is based on two Italian dance forms dating back to the Baroque period. Siciliano opens with a delicate 6/8 melody in the flutes which is developed and passed around to various sections of the band. In contrast, Tarantella is a brash and up-tempo dance featuring a rhythmic pulse accompanying the flowing melodic lines. It is a nice pairing of tunes with historical importance.