Il Re Pastore (The Shepard King) is from an Opera written by Mozart and first performed in 1775. This arrangement for brass quintet is a versatile piece of music for your quintet library. It works well as an opener with it's light, lyrical melodies so typical of Mozart and Classical Music. It can also be used as ceremonial music, wedding music, advanced high school students music solo/ensemble festivals or lighter-fare for the quintet recital. At approximately 3:30 minutes it's a great addition to your music library.