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Respighi: Airs and Dances, Suites Nos. 1-3
from: Naxos
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0730099454629
Label: Naxos
Manufacturer: Naxos
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Naxos
Release Date: February 04, 1997
Studio: Naxos
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Rating: - Everything old is new again
The Ancient Airs and Dances are a favourite to many a Respighi fan. This is another standout Respighi CD from Naxos. You couldn't find a better recording anywhere of these lively arrangements of Renaissance lute music. The stand out track is Bergamasca. Parts of it could be used in a movie Western, such as The Magnificent Seven and not sound out of place. Marvellous playing and recording that reveals all the music's sparkling details.
Rating: - Saccani: the great conductor the CPO could have had...
Rico Saccani was on the list to succeed to Mario Bernardi at the helm of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra back in 94. He gave us 2 great concerts, Mahler 4th, and an unforgettable Firebird...
Despite his unmistakable talent the Calgary "elite" chose the conservative Hans Graf...
Maestro Saccani deserves our support in the concert hall and on CD. Thumb up!
Rating: - Vibrant performances of Respighi Transcriptions
Respighi's transcriptions of old lute pieces and ancient manuscripts has been one of his favored works. Many times we only get to hear the third suite, or the first and third. On this nicely priced CD, Ricco Saccani conducts all three. The sound quality is quite good, and the performances are sprightly and lively. The lyrical moments are relaxed but do not drag. The warm sound is a big plus also, although some might find the sound too close-up, but I find it invigorating. These perfomances are ... Read More
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