A colorful orchestral feast by Istvan Kertesz and the London Symphony Orchestra.
This collection of Respighi's works, centered around "Pines of Rome," is brought out to its fullest by Kertesz's clear interpretation and the rich sound of the London Symphony Orchestra. Flutist William Bennett's delicate solos also shine in various places, highlighting the orchestra's overall expressiveness. Recorded in 1973, the sound quality is excellent, vividly capturing the texture and spatiality of each instrument. This is a masterpiece that allows you to fully appreciate the painterly beauty of Respighi's music.
A:
1)
I. The Pines Of The Villa Borghese = I Pini Di Villa Borghese
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II. Pines Near A Catacomb = Pini Presso Una Catacomba
3)
III. The Pines Of Janiculum = I Pini Del Gianicolo
4)
IV. The Pines Of The Appian Way = I Pini Della Via Appia
5)
I. Prelude = Preludio
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II. The Dove = La Colomba
B:
1)
III. The Hen = La Gallina
2)
IV. The Nightingale = L'Usignuolo
3)
V. The Cuckoo = Il Cucù
4)
I. The Valley Giulia Fountain At Daybreak = La Fontana Di Valle Giulia All'Alba
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II. The Triton Fountain In The Morning = La Fontana Del Tritone All Mattino
6)
III. The Trevi Fountain At Noon = La Fontana Di Trevi Al Meriggio
7)
IV. The Villa Medici Fountain At Sunset = La Fontana Di Villa Medici Al Tramonto