Ottorino Respighi
'Why should I use new techniques when I still have so much to say through the language of conventional music?'
The week's programmes concentrate on Respighi's interest in music of the past.
Ancient Airs and Dances:
Suite No 1
Boston SO/Seiji Ozawa Pastorale for violin and strings (free transcription of Giuseppe Tartini ) Ingolf Turban (violin) ECO/Marcello Viotti Ballad for the Lord's Nativity: Soloists
Philadelphia Singers Concerto Soloists
Instrumental Ensemble/ Michael Korn. Records
Producer Andrew Mussett