The Pines of Rome is A Hi-Fi Spectacular!
“Dazzling orchestral colors,” is one one way to describe the music of Ottorino Respighi on this album performed by the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Eiji Oue. Belkis, Queen of Sheba was conceived as an evening-long ballet with singing whose lavishness has kept it from view since its La Scala premiere. This is only the second recording of a suite prepared by the composer – for the first time with the tenor solo (sung by Chad Shelton), and with the movements in the correct order.
The music’s oriental perfumes and barbaric splendor guarantee the enthusiasm of anyone who hears it. Dance of the Gnomes is a little-known but characteristically dramatic and colorful (some might say “lurid”) tone poem.
Prof. Johnson’s stunning sonics make Respighi’s The Pines of Rome (with extra brass and organ!) a dazzling conclusion to this unusual and inventive program. This track has been called “A Hi-Fi Spectacular”.
This album is available from NativeDSD Music in Stereo DSD 512, DSD 256, DSD 128, DSD 64, DXD & WAV 176.4k. This is a DSD Exclusive, Not Available on SACD release.
Chad Shelton, Tenor
Minnesota Orchestra
Eiji Oue – Conductor & Musical Director
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