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Ottorino Respighi, Jesús López-Cobos, Lausanne Chamber Orchestra
Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances; Trittico botticelliano
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. I. Simone Molinaro: Balletto Detto 'Il Conte Orlando'
2. II. Vincenzo Galilei: Gagliarda
3. III. Anonymous: Villanella
4. IV. Anonymous: Paso Mezzo E Mascerada
5. I. Fabrizio Carosa: Laura Soave, Baletto Con Gagliarda, Saltarello E Canario
6. II. Jean-Baptiste Besard: Danza Rustica
7. III. Anonymous: Campanae Parisienses / Marin Mersenne: Aria
8. IV. Bernardo Giaconcelli, Detto Il Bernardello: Bergamasca
9. I. Anonymous: Italiana
10. II. Jean-Baptiste Besard: Arie Di Corte
11. III. Anonymous: Siciliana
12. IV. Lodovico Roncalli: Passacaglia
13. I. La Primavera: Allegro Vivace
14. II. L'adorazione Dei Magi: Andante Lento
15. III. La Nascita Di Vebere: Allegro Moderato

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CD Details

All Artists: Ottorino Respighi, Jesús López-Cobos, Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Title: Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances; Trittico botticelliano
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Telarc
Release Date: 3/17/1992
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Early Music
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 089408030925

Synopsis

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All the music on this enchanting and well-filled disc provides ample evidence of the composer's love affair with the music and art of the Italian Renaissance. The Ancient Airs and Dances were originally works for lute, and Respighi has arranged them for several different chamber orchestras, ranging from just strings, to strings and winds with harpsichord, and a full ensemble including trombones. The Three Botticelli Pictures includes a musical illustration one of the most famous paintings of all time: The Birth of Venus, more colloquially known (thanks to Kurt Vonnegut) as "Venus on the Half Shell." Lively performances of lovely music. - -David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

A Worthy Equal To The Philharmonia Hungarica Disc

Daniel | Virginia | 06/28/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ottorino Resphighi had a special interest in Renaissance music and fortunatly for us he composed this beautiful work titled "Ancient Airs and Dances", based on works from the 16th century. This disc by the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos is a beautiful equal to the earlier 1950's "Mercury Living Presence"(Phillips)disc by the Philharmonia Hungarica, conducted by Antal Dorati. It does not surpass in any way the earlier disc, but it has it's own special nuances(some parts are somewhat more sprited) & is worthy of including in any classical lovers library. As a bonus it also includes Resphighi's "Trittico Botticelliano"(three Botticelli pictures), works inspired by the "la Primevera/Spring", "Adoration of the Magi" & "Birth of Venus"(If you have never listened to these pieces, especially while actually viewing photos of the famous paintings themselves, you're really missing out on a wonderful experience!). The amusing cover art to this disc is in keeping with the theme, but perhaps the dancing couple should have been depicted in renaissance attire instead of egyptian- the music is not quite THAT ancient! 5 stars all the way."

From Ancient to Modern

B. R. Merrick | 02/28/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Normally, I don't care to hear antiquated music played on modern instruments. After hearing early music ensembles tackle Baroque masterpieces on authentically-constructed instruments, I was hooked on hearing early music only from early music ensembles.

Obviously, it's easy to dismiss this requirement with Respighi's suites, as he was definitely a modern, writing with modern instruments in mind. He may be referencing earlier time periods, but there is something intriguing about hearing, behind the gaiety and artful paeans, a tremulous threat of modern force. Respighi is a composer who can definitely handle it.

And López-Cobos is a conductor who can handle Respighi. Other than a minor technical complaint, I love his interpretation of "Church Windows" and "Roman Festivals" on another CD, and his interpretation of the Ancient Airs and Dances Suites on this recording is matched by outstanding technical recording details. The sound on this CD is clearer and crisper than on the former, and as an added bonus, he also conquers the "Trittico Botticelliano."

My only complaint is that in the middle of the Danza rustica in the second suite, the woodwinds sound like they're having a bit of a difficult time keeping together, and keeping the tempo.

It is not ruined in any way, however. The sprightly playing throughout this CD is enough to hand congratulations all around for a job well done."

On CD finally.

Thomas R. Bodden | 09/28/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Owned the Antal Dorati LP from way back. This was welcome and seems to have a better dynamic range than the vinyl. More delightful minutes also. Love that Bergamasca!"