Queen of the Night Aria (from The Magic Flute)

A showpiece for the piccolo trumpet. The soaring coloratura solo has been transposed down a step to facilitate the brass quintet. While the piccolo is playing Fs above high C, the remainder of the ensemble is supporting with a very playable accompaniment that has been reduced from the orchestral part. This classical favorite will amaze audiences and perhaps give them a good introduction to the piccolo trumpet. (3:00)