July 9 - Ottorino Respighi (The Musical Birthday Series, 4th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for July 9th are here: Ottorino Respighi (2019), Richard Hageman (2020), and Pierre Cochereau; Ed Ames (2021)

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Ottorino Respighi (9 July 1879 – 18 April 1936) was an Italian composer, violinist, teacher, and musicologist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roma Therapy

His best known and most performed works are his three orchestral tone poems which brought him international fame: Fountains of Rome (1916), Pines of Romes (1924), and Roman Festivals (1928). – Wikipedia

Respighi was very at home

With the touristy vistas of Rome,

And what he provides

Are like Michelin Guides

To each classical pillar and dome.

 

 

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