{"product_id":"christmas-in-sicily","title":"Christmas in Sicily","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Neapolitan Christmas for Wind Quintet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristmas in Sicily\u003c\/em\u003e transports listeners to the sun-warmed streets and candlelit churches of southern Italy, drawing on two of the most cherished carols from the Neapolitan tradition: \u003cstrong\u003eCarol of the Bagpipers\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eZampognari\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cstrong\u003eFrom Starry Skies Thou Comest\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTu scendi dalle stelle\u003c\/em\u003e), the beloved Christmas hymn written by St. Alphonsus Liguori of Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCarol of the Bagpipers\u003c\/em\u003e evokes the rustic, drone-filled sound of shepherds descending from the hills — a sound so iconic it inspired Handel and later Berlioz. \u003cem\u003eFrom Starry Skies Thou Comest\u003c\/em\u003e follows with tender devotion, its gentle melody one of the most recognized Christmas hymns in the Italian Catholic tradition. Together, arranged here for wind quintet, they create a warm and evocative holiday program piece that feels both exotic and deeply familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Christmas concerts, holiday chamber programs, and any ensemble looking to bring something distinctive and heartfelt to the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScored for standard wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet in B♭, horn in F, bassoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Christmas concerts, holiday recitals, and sacred seasonal programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastoral and lyrical in character, with a warm Mediterranean flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant PDF download — score and parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eArranged by Michael Vondracek.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"arr. Michael Vondracek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567910117555,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5634\/1427\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-10at1.46.42PM.png?v=1781124450","url":"https:\/\/selfpublify.com\/products\/christmas-in-sicily","provider":"SelfPublify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}