Respighi: Roman Trilogy

Respighi is renowned as the composer of the lavishly orchestrated Roman Trilogy, sumptuous tone-poems full of provocative harmonies and suggestive rhythms, which celebrate the citys architectural marvels, its festivals, pines and fountains. The composers kaleidoscopic writing encapsulates romantic serenade and rustic dance, solemn melody and pastoral landscape, children at play and visions o fpast martial glories. JoAnn Fallettas previous Respighi recording of Church Windows, Brazilian Impressions, and Rossiniana, was a Gramophone Editors Choice. Founded in 1935, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under music director JoAnn Falletta, is Buffalos leading cultural ambassador and presents more than 120 classics, pops and youth concerts each year. Since 1940, the orchestras permanent home has been Kleinhans Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen.