Respighi: Complete Orchestral Music Volume 4

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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,... — Gramophone Magazine, February 2014 More…

Release Date: 30th Sep 2013
Catalogue No: 94395
Label: Brilliant Classics
Series: Respighi Complete Orchestral Music
Length: 2 hours 33 minutes

Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1, P. 109

Work length15:36

$4.00

$5.20

Rome Symphony Orchestra
Francesco La Vecchia

I. Balletto detto Il Conte Orlando

Track length4:05

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$1.30

II. Gagliarda

Track length3:24

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III. Villanella

Track length4:23

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IV. Passo mezzo e Mascherada

Track length3:44

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Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 2, P. 138

Work length19:43

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$6.50

Rome Symphony Orchestra
Francesco La Vecchia

I. Laura soave - Balletto con Gagliarda, Saltarello e Canario

Track length3:32

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II. Danza Rustica

Track length3:50

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III. Campanae Parisienses - Aria

Track length7:35

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IV. Bergamasca

Track length4:46

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Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3, P. 172

Work length17:07

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$5.20

Rome Symphony Orchestra
Francesco La Vecchia

I. Italiana

Track length2:59

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II. Arie di Corte

Track length6:57

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III. Siciliana

Track length3:46

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IV. Passacaglia

Track length3:25

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Respighi: Rossiniana

Work length24:19

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Rome Symphony Orchestra
Francesco La Vecchia

I. Capri e Taormina

Track length6:01

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II. Lamento

Track length7:59

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III. Intermezzo

Track length2:23

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IV. Tarantella, "Puro Sangue"

Track length7:56

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$2.60

Respighi: Concerto in modo misolidio

Work length40:40

$9.00

$11.60

Desiree Scuccuglia
Rome Symphony Orchestra
Francesco La Vecchia

I. Moderato

Track length19:12

$4.00

$5.15

II. Lento

Track length9:17

$2.00

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III. Passacaglia. Allegro energico

Track length12:11

$3.00

$3.85

Respighi: Metamorphoseon modi XII, theme & variations for orchestra, P. 169

Work length35:54

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Rome Symphony Orchestra
Francesco La Vecchia

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Brilliant Classics’ survey of Respighi’s complete orchestral music continues here, with a release that explores the Italian composer’s modernising of the past (as previously evidenced in works such as Gli uccelli, see volume 1) as well as two of his most mature creations, written in the last eleven years of his life. Starting with the Antiche danze e arie per liuto, three suites in which Respighi balances antiquated forms against modern instrumentation such as the celesta, we move on to Rossiniana, a charming suite derived from Rossini’s piano piece Les riens and with a particularly affecting second movement (Lamento). Next follows the Concerto in modo misolidio of 1925, a work for piano and orchestra whose main theme is based on Gregorian chant and with a vigorous Passacaglia of a finale; completing the compilation is the affective Metamorphoseon modi XII, also pervaded by freely plainsong‐like themes.

As ever, Respighi’s imaginative use of timbre and first‐class orchestration permeate these engaging works, which are skilfully interpreted by an all‐Italian cast. About the first volume in the series, allmusic.com wrote: ‘The Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma under Francesco La Vecchia certainly plays very well, with the brass fully on top of the numerous passages in which they are mercilessly exposed.’

This 4th instalment of the Complete Orchestral Works of Ottorino Respighi contains some of his most popular works: the Ancient Airs and Dances, and the Rossiniana.

Respighi wrote his Ancient Aires and Dances on the basis of Renaissance and Baroque dances, either of folk music origin (author unknown), or lute pieces by Italian composers, Molinari, Galilei, Caroso, Roncalli. The rich, brilliant and colourful orchestration by Respighi adds a new dimension, enhancing the joyful or melancholy character of these relatively uncomplicated pieces.

The Concerto Misolidio is a serious large scale Piano Concerto, full of drama and pathos, based on Gregorian Chant (the perfect music for a Dan Brown novel!).

The Respighi series by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, conducted by maestro Francesco la Vecchia received uniform critical acclaim, 4 and 5 star reviews and praise for the power and transparency of the performances.

Reviews

February 2014

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

13th March 2014

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.

Respighi: Complete Orchestral Music Volume 4

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