Nothing communicates the power of ancient rome like the pines of rome or the fountains of rome. Among respighis best known works are his three symphonic poems, fountains of rome 1916, pines of rome 1924. In 19, respighi settled in rome, accepting a composition professorship at the liceo subsequently conservatorio di santa cecilia. Ottorino respighi fontane di roma fountains of rome, p. Pini di roma, pines of rome antiche danze ed arie per liuto, ancient airs and. He was also rather taken by ancient music and instruments, and included glimpses. Cd player da converter or processor disc player dsdcapable usb dac hi res audio player ipod audio portable dap. Ottorino respighi pini di roma fontane di roma antiche danze ed arie, suite no. The essential respighi the fountains of rome the pines of rome roman festivals ancient airs and dances three botticelli pictures the birds various conductors including ansermet, dutoit and maazelvarious orchestras decca 443 7592df2. Respighi was a keen observer of nature and his surroundings and translated these observations into highly evocative, descriptive tone poems. On the one hand we have very familiar music, respighi s pines, fountains, and festivals of rome. Ottorino respighi explained that he composed his symphonic poem fontane di roma the fountains of rome, to reproduce by means of tone an expression of nature, and to impart a feeling for the principal events of roman life. Dutoits skill at bringing out the colors of the orchestra that respighi envisioned is clearly evident. Fontane di roma is a symphonic poem written by the italian composer ottorino respighi in 1916 and first published in 1918.
This new cd from brklassik features the ballet music carmen suite, based on the famous melodies from george bizets eponymous opera and masterfully arranged and adapted by the composer rodion shchedrin in 1968, and ottorino respighis wellknown symphonic poem pini di roma the pines of rome, written in 1924. It collects respighis pines of rome, the birds, and fountains of rome as performed by istvan kertesz and the london symphony orchestra. The opening moments of the fountains of rome set the mood nicely, anticipating what is to come. He is best known for his roman trilogy and the three suites of ancient airs and dances. Concerto for violin and orchestra n 3 in g major k. Fritz reinerrespighi pines of rome fountains of romegold. If there is a musical equivalent of technicolor, then these three works provide a vibrant soundtrack to life in ancient rome, bringing the city, its people, sights and customs to life. In his case it is the socalled roman trilogy with which he is perennially associated, three separately conceived orchestral pieces penned between 19161928, his prime creative period. The fountains of rome the pines of rome ancient airs and dances. The philharmonic symphony of new york the new york philharmonic conducted by john barbirolli. Pappanos gift is to constantly delve well beyond the reputation these tonepoems have as technically brilliant display pieces devoid of deeper content. Respighi, fountains of rome, 3rd movement, bass trombone.
Ottorino respighi free sheet music to download in pdf. Find the perfect gift for the music lover in your life today. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Prostudiomasters offers the original studio masters. Ottorino respighis roman trilogy the tone poems pines of rome, fountains of. With the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan.
Ottorino respighi falls into that unenviable category of a composer whose reputation rests unduly on a particular work, or group of compositions. When you listen to music on a cd or tracks purchased via consumer services such as itunes, you are hearing a lowresolution version of what was actually recorded and mastered in the studio. Il tramonto, respighis 1914 mezzo setting with string orchestra of shelleys the sunset, lusciously sung by christine rice, is an ideal makeweight. Ottorino respighi, performed december 17, 1951 in carnegie hall in new york city, by arturo toscanini and the nbc symphony orchestra. Amazingly few italian orchestras record respighis socalled roman trilogy, and this new rendition is of such impressive quality that it could easily scare off potential future competition.
Martin in the fields, city of london sinfonia, antonio pappano, riccardo muti, neville marriner, richard hickox respighi. Mines gotta be the eugene ormandy philadelphia orch columbia lp mg 32308 twofer, the respighi album. This page lists all recordings of fountains of rome fontane di roma by ottorino respighi 18791936 fountains of rome unifies the valle giulia, triton, trevi and villa medici fountains via a superbly conceived diversity of water imagery, realised through the passage of time at dawn, morning, midday and twilight. The works in respighis roman trilogy are among the most spectacularly scored in the repertoire. Transfer and restoration by bob varney true greatness of work and spirit and performance. Rome is renowned for its stunning architecture, and respighi found his inspiration for this work in four fountains around the capital city. Whatever opinion you might have of eugene ormandy and the philadelphia orchestra, there can be no denying ormandys mastery of the these respighi tone poems.
Pines of rome fountains of rome roman festivals chan 8989. Based upon the sentiments and visions suggested to him by four of romes fountains, he noted in the score that each movement was contemplated at the hour in which. It was his first great success as a composer and is his best known work. Overall, this disc is mixed and much of this is due to the thin sound leaving me wanting more in the bass and there is a lack of body. I highly recommend that you download this album, put on the headphones. Respighi fountains of rome tuba excerpt fontane di roma. London symphony orchestra sir malcolm sargentrespighi the.
The performances, first released for decca in 1969, are tremendous, though the disc does log in a bit on the short side. Pines of rome fountains of rome the birds church windows feste romane. The performance as decent as the playing of pianist mustonen and the frso is, they only start sparring proper in the sprightly variations that. Archive prints, cds, books, and more at the new york philharmonic gift store. Respighis real picture of romes fountains, the other piece on the disc and part of his roman trilogy is more secure and entertaining. Pines of romefountains of romeroman festivals on 4083. Pines of rome, fountains of rome and roman festivals were staples of ormandys repetoire during his years 19361980 as philadelphias music director, and these superb recordings. Respighi rome trilogychristine rice, dame janet bakerorchestra dell accademia nazionale di santa cecilia roma, philadelphia orchestra, academy of st. Each of the four movements depicts one of romes fountains at a different time of. This page lists all recordings of fountains of rome fontane di roma by ottorino respighi 18791936. Respighis fountains of rome wellcaptured classic fm. Respighi louis lane, atlanta symphony orchestra pines of rome the birds fountains of rome. If the majesty that was rome fascinates you, then this cd is for you. Respighi, ottorino fountains of rome pines of rome.
Respighi louis lane, atlanta symphony orchestra discogs. Fountains of rome by riccardo muti on amazon music. Fontane di roma, fountains of rome antiche danze ed arie per liuto, ancient airs and. Car, entre autres, sur le cd audio il est indique sous the fountains of rome. Enchanted by rome, respighi found inspiration in the citys unique atmosphere and consequently formulated an original, personal musical language, exemplified by fontane di roma fountains of rome, written in 1914. Respighi pini di roma, fontane di roma sinopoli 1 cd. His father was a local piano teacher, who taught ottorino piano and violin. Color shows dutoits skill august 6, 2012 by david h. The result is to hear something old made new again.