Respighi: The Complete Orchestral Music [8 CD set]

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OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Respighi: The Complete Orchestral Music [8 CD set]
Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Francesco La Vecchia

[ Brilliant Classics / 8 CD Box Set ]

Release Date: Saturday 22 August 2015

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The only edition of the orchestral works by Respighi, now available in a 8CD set!

Respighi is one of the foremost Italian composers of the first half of the 20th century. His fame rests on his Roman Trilogy, the scenic depiction of the Italian capital, its festivals, its pines and its fountains. His other works however are equally remarkable, and show an symphonist pur sang, with a rich and innovative orchestration and feeling for colour and atmosphere, inspired by the long musical heritage of his country (influences of Gregorian Chant, renaissance songs and dances, Rossini's musical pranks).

Excellent performances by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, conducted by Francesco la Vecchia, who did inestimable work recording neglected Italian symphonists like Dallapiccola, Malipiero and Ghedini. "conducted with obvious affection, the playing has engaging spirit and grace" (Gramophone). A real bargain at budget price!

"La Vecchia directs proceedings with obvious affection, and the playing has engaging spirit and no mean grace, though I do miss the abundant charisma, corporate sheen and ingratiating glow of, say, Seiji Ozawa's classic...[Metamorphoseon] remains a likeable, agreeably characterful display" Gramophone Magazine,

"The Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma gives a sparkling performance of all three suites and the playing is enthusiastic, graceful and nicely detailed with good contributions from the woodwind soloists. There are a few moments of shaky ensemble but these are few and far between." MusicWeb International,

"I particularly enjoyed Andrea Noferini's impassioned, songful contribution in the 1921 Adagio con variazioni...this is a bold and colourful programme retailing at such an absurdly low price" Gramophone Magazine

"[La Vecchia] conducts with energy and conviction throughout. The Rome orchestra responds enthusiastically, and the orchestral sound has plenty of colour and presence, with nice grip from the brass at the tuttis. A must for Respighi fans, and anyone wanting to explore this currently neglected composer." MusicWeb International

Tracks:

Roman Festivals
Fountains of Rome
Pines of Rome
The Birds
Suite for strings, P. 41
Suite in G for Strings and Organ
Impressioni brasiliane
Trittico Botticelliano
Vetrate di chiesa
Concerto a cinque
Poema autumnnale
Concerto All'antica
Concerto gregoriano
Toccata for Piano and Orchestra
Adagio con variazioni for cello and orchestra
Fantasia slava for Piano and Orchestra
Ancient Airs and Dances, Suites Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Rossiniana
Concerto in modo misolidio
Metamorphoseon modi XII, theme & variations for orchestra, P. 169