Ottorino Respighi (July 9, 1879
- April 18, 1936)
Ottorino Respighi was an Italian
orchestral composer of considerable abilities.
He was a master of orchestration and tone color.
Respighi was an Italian Impressionist, equal
in stature to Debussy or Ravel. Some notable
works follow:
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The Roman Triptych (Symphonic
Poems, each four movements)
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Feste Romane
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Roman Festivals. The
zenith of Respighi's orchestral works.
Among other things, this composition features
full orchestra, six trumpet parts, an
extended mandolin solo, three types of
orchestral bells, pipe organ, and an orchestral
imitation of a hurdy-gurdy. Some saltarelli
and brief bitonality complete the package.
Be sure to turn the volume of your audio
equipment to maximum.
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Fountains of Rome
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The most impressionistic
of Respighi's oeuvre.
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Pines of Rome
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Featuring a recording
of a nightingale.
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Other Symphonic Poems
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Brazilian Impressions
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Evocative of Brazilian
tunes. A fascinating work.
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Church Windows
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Impressions of church
windows.
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Ballet
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La Boutique Fantasque
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The fantastic toyshop.
Orchestrations of Rossini works.
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Chamber Orchestra Suites
in Baroque Tribute Style
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Trittico Botticelliano
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Impressions of three
Botticelli paintings
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Gli Uccelli
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The Birds
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Ancient Airs and Dances
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Suites I, II, and III |
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