340
139
= 96 to Flute
Picc.
Fl.
1 *Rhieta sound [A]
Ob.
1 *Rhieta sound [A]
E.H.
1 Cl. in B
2
1 Bn.
2
1 Hn. in F
2 *with straight mute [A]
1 Tpt. in C
2
1 Tbn. 2
Timp.
1
Perc.
2 Low Drum, Dumbec [A]
3
(COARSE OBOE)
Synth.
[A]
Harp
[A]
A
G
A
(A marching Rhieta has been waiting for their entrance. The opened curtain starts them playing (and marching.) They parade between Figaro and his persuers, blocking them. The persuers (and Figaro) are stunned by this intrusion and freeze in position. During the remainder of the act the “musicians” march around the stage providing Figaro with a constantly moving barrier from his foes.)
(The “Rhieta” Orchestra is made up of members of the chorus that are not already onstage as guests of the Pasha. composed mostly of sopranos and tenors, some altos and baritones may be needed to add volume to the lower notes. They all sing without words (into kazoos) imitating the oboes (note “bleating” sounds). This should be a very large group —at least half of the chorus— and should make a very large sound. The kazoos are diguised —by black cardboard tubes— to look like oboes. The players are in Arab dress.)
= 96
[A] 1 solo
I Vn. II [A] 1 sola
Va.
[A]
1 solo
Vc.
Cb. *Play only if necessary to support “Rhieta” (kazoos) marchers.
G D