Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, the Rolling Stones and other contemporary performers often use large stadiums or other arenas as gigantic scenery for their concert. These open air performances inspired Luigi di Ghisallo to write his rock overture ”Open Air” which is to be performed by one or more bands. Consequently a large percussion section, heavy brass and electric bass guitars are indispensable elements of a becoming performance.

The overture opens with thundering timpani which soon are...