Respighi: The Birds; Three Botticelli Pictures
On this CD:
1. Gli uccelli (The Birds), suite for orchestra, P. 154 Prelude (After Pasquini)
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
2. Gli uccelli (The Birds), suite for orchestra, P. 154 The Dove (After De Gallot)
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
3. Gli uccelli (The Birds), suite for orchestra, P. 154 The Hen (After Rameau)
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
4. Gli uccelli (The Birds), suite for orchestra, P. 154 The Nightingale
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
5. Gli uccelli (The Birds), suite for orchestra, P. 154 The Cuckoo (After Pasquini)
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
6. Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures) for orchestra, P. 151 Spring
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
7. Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures) for orchestra, P. 151 The Adoration of the Magi
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
8. Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures) for orchestra, P. 151 The Birth of Venus
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner
Respighi: The Birds; Three Botticelli Pictures, Music, Ottorino Respighi, Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 20th/21st Century Tone Poem/Symphonic Poem, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral
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- Outstanding Performance!
- Lovely performances of fine Respighi
- Clear renditions of difficult-to-find Respighi
- Blew me away!
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Respighi: Gli Uccelli; Antiche Danze ed Arie; Trittico Botticelliano
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ASIN: B000001GIE
Release Date: 1993-10-12 |
Tracks:
- The Birds: 1. Preludio
- The Birds: 2. La colomba
- The Birds: 3. La gallina
- The Birds: 4. L'usignoulo
- The Birds: 5. Il cucu
- Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite I: 1. Balletto detto 'Il Conte Orlando
- Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite I: 2. Gagliarda
- Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite I: 3. Villanella
- Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite I: 4. Passo mezzo e mascherada
- Ancient Airs And Dances, Suite III: 1. Italiana
- Ancient Airs And Dances, Suite III: 2. Arie di corte
- Ancient Airs And Dances, Suite III: 3. Siciliana
- Ancient Airs And Dances, Suite III: 4. Passacaglia
- Three Botticelli Pictures: 1. La Primavera
- Three Botticelli Pictures: 2. L'Adorazione dei Magi
- Three Botticelli Pictures: 3. La nascita di Venere
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding Performance!.......2005-10-20
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) was an innovative composer who sought a happy balance between the modernist styles of Debussy and Ravel with Romantic, Rennaissance, and Greco-Roman styles. This album is a good example of his original style performed here to perfection by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
'The Birds' is a lyrical piece expressing images of various birds. The lightness of the piece makes one feel like their flying and the pieces try to create an image of the birds with instruments plucking to imitate the motions of a chicken for example. The Ancient 'Airs and Dances' is simply a transcription of Italian Rennaissance dances performed with modern and romantic styles. The 'Three Botticelli Pictures' is also a lyrical arrangement trying to represent the scenes depicted on the paintings. 'The Spring' of course tries to conjure an image of nymphs and zephyrs moving about in pastoral joy. The work 'The Adoration of the Magi' depicts the nativity scene and is a very measured piece. It is slow and melodic and the inclusion of Greco-Roman styles adds to the sense of mystery and distance somewhere in the East. The last piece, 'The Birth of Venus' depicts the godess Venus rising from her shell and coming to to the gentle shore. The vascillating strings give the impression of water rippling on the shore. The harp adds a sensation of divinity, grace, and beauty. All of these are wonderful pieces are very light and joyful to the ear.
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra performs these works to absolute perfection and I can find nothing bad to say about either this performance or the recording. The sound quality is simply amazing in its clarity and volume. This is a great album for anyone's collection.
Lovely performances of fine Respighi.......2002-03-26
This is beautifully played and beautifully recorded. The conducterless Orpheus Chamber Orchestra gives finely detailed performances that capture the many moods of this music. Their performance of the Botticelli Triptych is the best that I have heard. The recording is excellent, with a very natural finely detailed sound. I recommend this recording, without reservation.
Clear renditions of difficult-to-find Respighi.......2000-03-05
There are an unfortunately small number of recordings of two of the works represented on this CD: Trittico Botticelliano and, to a lesser extent, Gli Uccelli. Many people prefer to focus on Respighi's larger and more grandiose works, specifically the three Rome suites, which is frankly a pity as Respighi's talent for precision and intricate weaving of voices is all but lost in the immense orchestras. Orpheus delivers these pieces clearly, in perfect synchronization, and without hesitation. Among the most difficult movements to keep together is the second of the Trittico, The Adoration of the Magi. The mixed meters and constantly changing tempi are executed as if they were terribly easy. Take it from a performer of these works, they aren't at all. The setting of the work is one solo wind from each section, one horn, one trumpet, small string sections, and the "coloration" of harp, celesta, piano and triangle. The intense tightness of this so-called color group is felt throughout without exception, even in the torrential seascape that concludes The Birth of Venus.No less stunning is the opening work of this collection, Gli Uccelli. Comprised of five movements taken from early Italian and French keyboard works by Rameau, Gallot and Pasquini, the work is delicate and intricate without being too complex. Orpheus captures this extremely well, and Peggy Pearson's oboe playing adds a light, comic touch to the middle movement "The Hen."The two suites (first and third) of Ancient Airs and Dances are equally well done, although not quite as exemplary in their rarity. The third suite, for strings alone, is particularly well-knit, and as usual, the ensemble is perfectly together.
Blew me away!.......2000-02-18
Tight performance, superb interpretation; transparent texture lets you hear every part like you're sitting in the middle of the orchestra. Wow!
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- Get close and listen this artwork!
- A magical performance
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Respighi: The Birds; 3 Botticelli Pictures; Il Tramonto
Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B000000AM1
Release Date: 1992-10-28 |
Tracks:
- Gli Uccelli: I. Preludio (Allegro moderato)
- Gli Uccelli: II. La Colomba (Andante espressivo - Allegro)
- Gli Uccelli: III. La Gallina (Allegro vivace)
- Gli Uccelli: IV. L'Usignuolo (Andante mosso)
- Gli Uccelli: V. Il Cucu (Allegro)
- Il tramonto: Andante appassionato
- Adagio con variazioni: Adagio - Poco meno adagio - Tempo 1 - Piu mosso - Lentamente - etc
- Trittico Botticelliano: I. La primavera (Allegro vivace)
- Trittico Botticelliano: II. L' adorazione dei magi (Andante lento)
- Trittico Botticelliano: III. La nascita di Venere (Allegro moderato)
Customer Reviews:
Get close and listen this artwork!.......2005-04-07
Boticellian Tryphtic is still a hidden jewel for many music lovers.
This is one of my beloved works of this excel composer. The whole work is a real musical treasure; it contains musicality, but also expressiveness and above all commitment. Written possibly in an age in which the real interest of the listener turned around other composers and new forms of daring musical expression, this work deserves a better treatment, now the time has passed away and we are able to distinguish the shining bagatelles of the brighter gold, perhaps we are capable to enjoy with much more frequency in the hall concerts, this overwhelming composition. Meanwhile try to get this record and compare by yourself about the inner virtues of this work.
A magical performance.......1999-03-30
Vasary obtains a wonderful variety of colours and textures in this beautiful recording. Listen to the third picture - it feels like you're flying! (I also had the privilege of hearing them perform this live and it was fantastic!)
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Ottorino Respighi: Orchestral Works
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002SEB
Release Date: 1996-08-13 |
Tracks:
- Overture 'Belfagor' - Respighi
- The Pines Of Rome - Pini Di Roma: I - The Pines Of The Villa Borghese - Respighi
- The Pines Of Rome - Pini Di Roma: II - Pines Near A Catacomb - Respighi
- The Pines Of Rome - Pini Di Roma: III - The Pines Of The Janiculum - Respighi
- The Pines Of Rome - Pini Di Roma: IV - The Pines Of The Appian Way - Respighi
- The Fountains Of Rome - Fontane Di Roma: I - The Valle Giulia Fountain At Dawn - Respighi
- The Fountains Of Rome - Fontane Di Roma: II - The Triton Fountain In The Morning - Respighi
- The Fountains Of Rome - Fontane Di Roma: III - The Trevi Fountain At Midday - Respighi
- The Fountains Of Rome - Fontane Di Roma: IV - The Villa Medici Fountain At Sunset - Respighi
- The Birds - Gli Uccelli: I - Prelude - Respighi
- The Birds - Gli Uccelli: II - The Dove - Respighi
- The Birds - Gli Uccelli: III - The Hen - Respighi
- The Birds - Gli Uccelli: IV - The Nightingale - Respighi
- The Birds - Gli Uccelli: V - The Cuckoo - Respighi
Tracks:
- Three Botticelli Pictures - Trittico botticelliano: I - La Primavera - O. Respighi
- Three Botticelli Pictures - Trittico botticelliano: II - The Adoration Of The Magi - O. Respighi
- Three Botticelli Pictures - Trittico botticelliano: III - The Birth Of Venus - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.1: I - Ballet 'Il Conte Orlando' - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.1: II - Gagliard - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.1: III - Villanelle - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.1: IV - Passo Mezzo E Mascherada - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.2: I - 'Laura Soave' Balletto Con Gagliarda, Saltarello E Canario - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.2: II - Rustic Dance - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.2: III - Campanae Parisiensis & Aria - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.2: IV - Bergamasque - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.3: I - Italiana - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.3: II - Arie Di Corte - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.3: III - Siciliana - O. Respighi
- Ancient Airs And Dances - Antiche Arie Ed Danze: Suite No.3: IV - Passacaglia - O. Respighi
Customer Reviews:
A Lot on 2 CDs.......2002-01-05
Belfagor is interesting for its rarity. Rousing overture. Pines and Fountains acceptable. Acceptable is OK for Fountains, but Pines call out for outstanding Triptych and Ancient Airs and Dances are excellent. Considering the bargain price, this 2-fer is a winner.
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Respighi: Belfagor Overture; Pines of Rome; Fountains of Rome; etc.
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B0007RO58O
Release Date: 2005-05-24 |
Tracks:
- Overture 'Belfagor' - London Symphony Orchestra
- I. The Pines Of The Villa Borghese - London Symphony Orchestra
- II. Pines Near A Catacomb - London Symphony Orchestra
- III. The Pines Of Janiculum - London Symphony Orchestra
- IV. The Pines Of The Appian Way - London Symphony Orchestra
- I. The Valle Giulia Fountain At Dawn - London Symphony Orchestra
- II. The Triton Fountain In The Morning - London Symphony Orchestra
- III. The Trevi Fountain At Midday - London Symphony Orchestra
- IV. The Villa Medici Fountain At Sunset - London Symphony Orchestra
- I. Prelude - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- II. The Dove - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- III. The Hen - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- IV. The Nightingale - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- V. The Cuckoo - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Tracks:
- I. Spring - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- II. The Adoration Of The Magi - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- III. The Birth Of Venus - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
- I. Ballett 'Il Conte Orlando' - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- II. Galliard - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- III. Villanelle - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- IV. Passo Mezzo E Mascherada - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- I. 'Laura Soave' Balletto Con Gagliarda, Saltarello E Canario - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- II. Rustic Dance - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- III. Campanae Parisienses & Aria - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- IV. Bergamasque - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- I. Italienne - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- II. Arie Di Corte - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- III. Sicilienne - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
- IV. Passacaglia - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
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Respighi: The Birds; Three Botticelli Pictures
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B00000DNIP
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
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- THE BEST RECORDING
- The Best
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Respighi: Pini di Roma No1-4; Fontane di Roma No1-4
Manufacturer: Teldec
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ASIN: B000006CRY
Release Date: 1998-03-17 |
Tracks:
- Trittico botticelliano: La Primavera
- Trittico botticelliano: L'Adorazione dei Magi
- Trittico botticelliano: La nascita di Venere
- Gli Uccelli: Bernardo Pasquini: Preludio
- Gli Uccelli: Jacques de Gallot: La Colomba
- Gli Uccelli: Jean Philippe Rameau: La Gallina
- Gli Uccelli: Anonymus: L'Usignuolo
- Gli Uccelli: Bernardo Pasquini: Il Cucu
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 1 (16th Century): Simone Molinaro: Balletto detto 'Il Conte Orlando' (1599)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 1 (16th Century): Vicenzo Galilei: Gagliarda (c 1550)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 1 (16th Century): Anonymus: Villanella (c 1600)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 1 (16th Century): Anonymus: Passo mezzo e Mascherada (c 1600)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 3 (16th, 17th Century): Anonymus: Italiana (c 1600)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 3 (16th, 17th Century): Giovanni Battista Besardo: Arie di Corte (16th Century)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 3 (16th, 17th Century): Anonymus: Siciliana (c 1700)
- Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Suite No. 3 (16th, 17th Century): Lodovico Roncalli: Passacaglia (1692), Maestoso
Tracks:
- Pini di Roma: I pini di Villa Borghese
- Pini di Roma: Pini presso una catacomba
- Pini di Roma: I pini del Gianicolo
- Pini di Roma: I pini della Via Appia
- Fontane di Roma: La fontana di Valle Giulia all'alba
- Fontane di Roma: La fontana del Tritone al mattino
- Fontane di Roma: La fontana di Trevi al meriggio
- Fontane di Roma: La fontana di Villa Medici al tramonto
- Feste Romane: Circenses
- Feste Romane: Il Giubileo
- Feste Romane: L'Ottobrata
- Feste Romane: La Befana
Customer Reviews:
THE BEST RECORDING.......2005-08-30
You won't go wrong in purchasing this recording performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Carlo Rizzi. This is a must buy for any Respighi aficionados.
The Best.......2003-04-05
In my opinion, this is the best recording of either The Birds or the Ancient Airs and Dances available. If you're looking to find a good recording of the Pines of Rome and Fountains of Rome, I guess it's hard to go wrong with the LSO, but personally I own two other copies by Atlanta and Chicago that I like better.
Oboe players! As one oboist to another let me suggest that you would do well to own this album. This is Kathy Greenbank in top form; her rendering of The Dove is probably some of the most beautiful playing I have ever heard, and certainly the best performance of this solo that you will find anywhere.
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Ottorino Respighi: Trittico Botticeliano/Gli Uccelli/Antiche Danze ed Aire Per Liuto
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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ASIN: B000000SKM
Release Date: 1994-11-01 |
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Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances No1-4; Trittico botticelliano P151
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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ASIN: B000005EB8
Release Date: 1993-08-03 |
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