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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn. The piccolo plays a sparkling and light-hearted obbligato that complements the fairy-like atmosphere of this orchestral piece.

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev. In this ballet excerpt, the piccolo provides a bright and sharp contrast within the grand, march-like theme that represents the feuding families.

Composer: Gioachino Rossini. The piccolo part stands out in the high register, adding to the Rossini trademark crescendo and troubadour style.

Composer: Gustav Mahler. In the massive finale of this symphony, the piccolo's soaring lines contribute to the transcendent and climactic moments.

Composer: Hector Berlioz. The piccolo plays a ghostly melody, simulating the eerie atmosphere of a witches' gathering.

Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich. The piccolo has a bravura passage that cuts through the orchestra with agility and intensity.

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. The piccolo part enhances the full, triumphant sound during the final movement of this choral symphony.

Composer: John Philip Sousa. In this patriotic American march, the piccolo has a prominent and recognizable solo that showcases the instrument’s bright quality.

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Within this movement, the piccolo’s chirping obbligato over the string pizzicatos is distinctive and playful.

Composer: Antonín Dvořák. The piccolo brings a festive and joyful color to this concert overture, which is part of a triptych depicting nature, life, and love.

Composer: Maurice Ravel. The piccolo plays one of the variations of the insistent, repeating theme in this orchestral piece known for its gradual crescendo.