Respighi s symphonic works are praised primarily for their exquisite orchestration, but these compositions also possess a charm which transcends the merely picturesque. Ancient airs and dances italiana, siciliana cory hall. Ottorino respighi this is music of the modern era, but owes much to the past. Search ancient airs and dances sheet music at jw pepper. There are several cds featuring respighi s ancient airs and dances, so take time to look over the choices. Buy ancient aires and dances by ottorino respighiarr at. Among respighi s best known works are his three symphonic poems, fountains of rome 1916, pines of rome 1924. Antiche danze ed arie per liuto ancient airs and dances, suite no.
Jesus lopezcobos lausanne chamber orchestra march 17, 1992. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Ottorino respighi orchestral works newton classics. Aria classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Ricordi antiche danze ed arie ancient airs and dances. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new books. He composed the first of these ancient airs and dances, suite no. This page lists all recordings of ancient airs and dances, suite no. Customs services and international tracking provided. Respighi ancient airs and dances, suite 2, movements 34.
Antiche danze ed arie per liuto ancient airs and dances. Antique airs and dances perhaps my most beloved respighi work, esp. His interest in italian music of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries led him to compose works inspired by the music of these periods. Respighi s three suites of ancient airs and dances antiche danze e arie per liuto were written in 1917, 1923 and 1931, respectively, and consist of antiquated forms and tunes dressed up in contemporary instrumentation and arrangement. Ancient airs and dances is a set of three orchestral suites by italian composer ottorino respighi, freely transcribed from original pieces for lute. The respighi ancient airs and dances for lute was recorded in 1958, and is still regarded as one of their finest works. Ancient airs and dances, set 1, arrangements 6 for piano, p. Ancient airs and dances, suite i ottorino respighi. A liking for these pieces depends on ones historical perspective. Notes those files are part of moliantegok catalogue for saxophone purchase. Ottorino respighi ancient airs and dances a goodmusic. The link is the particular recording i have and i highly recommend it. He also held an affinity with music from the past, and in ancient airs and dances he evokes the brilliance of the baroque and renaissance.
Antiche arie e danze is a set of three orchestral suites by italian composer ottorino respighi, freely transcribed from original pieces for lute. Scored magnificently as respighi is prone to do, they literally shimmer and dance on the ears so delightfully. The instruments include flute, oboe, harp, strings, harpsichord, bassoon, and horns. Lp, album, mono mercury living presence, mercury living presence, mercury living presence mma 11078, mg 50199, mma. In addition to being a renowned composer and conductor, respighi was also a notable musicologist. He is best known for his roman trilogy and the three suites of ancient airs and dances. Full of depth and grace, its written for 11 solo strings and is. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Full of depth and grace, its written for 11 solo strings and is a perfect fit for our orchestra of soloists. Respighi antal dorati, philharmonia hungarica ancient.
The noble elegance and beauty of respighis marvelous work. Home string orchestra ancient airs and dances, suite i ottorino respighi ancient airs and dances, suite i ottorino respighi a vibrant and joyous string orchestra arrangement of respighi s ancient airs and dances, suite i. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Ancient airs and dances, set 3, arrangements 4 for strings, p. The first two movements are wonderful too, so if you want, start this from the beginning. Notes the transcription for solo piano differs from the orchestral parts or the transcription for piano 4 hands. The transcriptions of old lute music by respighi are outstanding, and the recording is flawless with excellent sound quality of these lively airs and dances. Respighis three suites of ancient airs and dances antiche danze e arie per liuto were written. Brilliant in taking such simple melodious dance lines and blending them with his exquisity orchestration. Ottorino respighi ottorino respighi bologna, july 9, 1879 rome, april 18, 1936 was an italian composer, musicologist, pianist, violist and violinist. Respighi s interest in the works of monteverdi, vivaldi, and other composers was expressed in his own creations, which have come to be regarded as typical examples of neoclassicism.
Ottorino respighi 18791936 ancient dances and airs for lute ancient dances and airs for lute, suite no. With only a nod to archaic color in the addition of a harpsichord, respighi runs riot with his palette of postromantic timbres. Respighi orpheus chamber orchestra ancient airs and. Italian composer ottorino respighi is a musical conjuror, famous for his roman trilogy which celebrated the beauty and drama of that great city. His father was a local piano teacher, who taught ottorino piano and. Discover littleknown secrets and interesting discorse on its history, creation, and performance. Respighi ancient airs and dances, suite 2, movements 34 april 10, 2020 at 6. This unique collection spotlights the original piano version of the very popular title piece, ancient airs and dances. Piano music konstantin scherbakov on allmusic 1997.
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