Ottorino Respighi – 3. From Baroque to Star Wars.
The final instalment of our three-part series on Ottorino Respighi showcases the remarkable range of his music, from its roots in the Baroque era to its influence on modern film music.
Playlist:
Ottorino Respighi
- Ouverture Belfagor
- Gli Uccelli (the birds)
I. Prelude
II. La colomba (the dove)
III. La gallina (the chicken)
IV. L’usignuolo (the nightingale)
V. Il cucù (the cuckoo) - Feste Romane
I. Circenses
II. Il Giubileo
III. L’Ottobrata
IV. La Befana
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège, conducted by John Neschling
