I own few of "Ancient Dances and Airs." So far my favorite is performed by Antal Dorati with Philharmonia Hungarica on Mercury Living Presence 434 304-2. You should be able to get it for less than $13. Enjoy it
Tommy
Tommy
Best cd version of Respighi Ancient Airs Dances
I first heard this on NPR a few months ago, (I have been told that this speaks to my ignorance of orchestral music.) I had one of those "can't turn off the radio and get out of my truck" experiences, as I immediately fell in love with it. I have the Telarc CD-80309, Jesus Lopez-Cobos and the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. My main complaint is the harpsichord sounds like it is in another room, and there are moments when it has more to say than that. Suggestions? Please!
As an aside, to anyone who has not heard this, Respighi (1879-1936) was a Baroque lover where this piece heavily follows that style. But there are also moments reminiscent of Rossini's pulse and the grandiose sound later found with Copland. This is good stuff!
Thanks,
Charlie
As an aside, to anyone who has not heard this, Respighi (1879-1936) was a Baroque lover where this piece heavily follows that style. But there are also moments reminiscent of Rossini's pulse and the grandiose sound later found with Copland. This is good stuff!
Thanks,
Charlie