The Pines of Rome - Ottorino Respighi

This is one of my favorite works right now. The Pines of Rome is an emotionally intriguining Symphonic Poem by Respighi. It's written in four movements:

I."I pini di Villa Borghese" (Pines of the Villa Borghese)
II."Pini presso una catacomba" (Pines near a catacomb)
III."I pini del Gianicolo" (Pines of the Janiculum)
IV."I pini della Via Appia" (Pines of the Appian Way)

I think everyone should listen to this piece. It's orchestrated wonderfully throughout, and evokes a lot of ncie moods. If any of you guys/girls have iTunes, search for it in the store, and sample it - at the least.

Heard the Fountains of Rome?

Yes I have, and Roman Festivals

All great.

I lost my recording.

I played it my sophmore year at all-state... It wasn't that appealing to me.

It's a great piece.

Originally Posted by Corbin The Violist

... It wasn't that appealing to me.

I think that, with some people, it's either hit-or-miss for this piece. They either love it, or don't. I am glad to see others who love it, though

Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful piece! I heard the orchestra playing it in the garden just the other day. I remember the days when I would ride my bicycle round the country lanes, listening to this piece...


Of course, it was a bicycle made fit for a snail...


Yes...

Die. Die and burn.

I agree.