Respighi: Sinfonia Drammatica

"Respighi's Sinfonia drammatica (1914) is a work of ambitious proportions: epic in scale, it lasts just oven an hour, the first movement alone taking 25 minutes. Yet it proves rich in incident and lavish in its orchestral colours and virtuosity; even if it is not organic in conception or symphonic in the classical sense, it is an immensely worthwhile addition to the catalogue. If you enjoy the Alpine Symphony, you should try this. An excellent performance and outstanding recording." Penguin Guide