Respighi Redux
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
Italian composer Ottorino Respighi was obsessed (at least musically) with all things Rome. He also took a great interest in early music, composing his "Ancient Airs and Dances" suites in a Neo-Renaissance style. Tonight, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra pays tribute to the composer (born on this date in 1879) with the first of these three popular orchestral suites.
We'll also hear the real thing with some dances by 16th-century Italian composer Giorgio Mainerio, courtesy of the Early Music Consort of London. Returning us to more recent times is French pianist Jean-Bernard Pommier with Claude Debussy's charming musical geographical tour, "Estampes" ("Stamps").
We'll also hear the real thing with some dances by 16th-century Italian composer Giorgio Mainerio, courtesy of the Early Music Consort of London. Returning us to more recent times is French pianist Jean-Bernard Pommier with Claude Debussy's charming musical geographical tour, "Estampes" ("Stamps").
