Monti: Czardas

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Czardas is a piece for 14 Saxophones(Sopranino, SSSAAAATTTBarBarB) by Vittorio Monti. This composition, arranged by Armando Ghidoni, lasts 5’30 minutes and has a name taken from a Hungarian National Dance.

Divided into six distinctive parts, this piece is really cheerful and energetic. It requires some really strong technique as some sections are really fast.

Czardas is the most famous piece by Vittorio Monti which was also arranged for other instruments: Violin and Guitar, String quartet and accordion among others. It is a really entertaining work to play that will definitely be enjoyed by the audience during a recital.

Vittorio Monti is an Italian composer, mandolinist and violinist who worked in many gypsy orchestras.