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| Respighi: Fontane di Roma, Pini di Roma, etc / Karajan | 
 enlarge | Creators: Tomaso Albinoni, Luigi Boccherini, Ottorino Respighi, Herbert Von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wolfgang Meyer
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (10 reviews)
Sales Rank: 70866
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 449724
UPC: 028944972429
EAN: 0028944972429
ASIN: B000001GX5
Release Date: May 13, 1997
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| Tracks:
| • | Fontane di Roma-Poema sinfonico: I. La Fontana Di Valle Giulia All'alba | | • | Fontane di Roma-Poema sinfonico: II. La fontana del Tritone al mattino | | • | Fontane di Roma-Poema sinfonico: III. La fontana di Trevi al meriggio | | • | Fontane di Roma-Poema sinfonico: IV. La fontana di Villa Medici al tramonto | | • | Pini di Roma-Poema sinfonico: I. Pini di Villa Borghese | | • | Pini di Roma-Poema sinfonico: II. Pini presso una catacomba | | • | Pini di Roma-Poema sinfonico: III. I pini del gianicolo | | • | Pini di Roma-Poema sinfonico: IV. I pini della via Appia | | • | Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Libera transcrizione per orchestra, Suite III: 1. Anon.: Italiana. Andantino | | • | Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Libera transcrizione per orchestra, Suite III: 2. Jean-Baptiste Besard: Arie di corte. Andante cantabile - Allegretto - Vivace - Lento con grande espressione - Allegro vivace - Vivacissimo - Andante cantabile | | • | Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Libera transcrizione per orchestra, Suite III: 3. Anon.: Siciliana. Andantino | | • | Antiche danze ed arie per liuto - Libera transcrizione per orchestra, Suite III: 4. Ludovico Roncalli: Passacaglia. Maestoso - Vivace | | • | Quintettino La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid op.30 No.6: Introduzione | | • | Quintettino La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid op.30 No.6: Minuetto | | • | Quintettino La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid op.30 No.6: Largo assai, senza rigor di Battuta | | • | Quintettino La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid op.30 No.6: Passacalle | | • | Quintettino La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid op.30 No.6: Ritirata | | • | Adagio G-Moll |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Karajan April 24, 2008
Karajan, by far, next to Bernstein is one of the great conductors and his style shimmers through Respighi's beautiful fountains.
This recording is the best by far.
 A famous Karajan showpiece, filled out with lush extras February 18, 2008
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
This brilliant showpiece CD brings together two separate LPs, the Pines and Fountains of Rome from 1978, the Ancient airs and Dances, along with the Albinoni and Boccherini form 1973. The Albinoni Adagio foretells the immense success of the Karajan Adagio series, which have earned DG millions of dollars. But these fillers are simply lush show-offs for the famous Berlin string sound.
the main attraction is Karajan's sumptuous yet refined way with the Pines and Fountains. Frankly, Respighi survives largely because of Toscanini's advocacy, and it would be hard to beat his electrifying accounts of both works, despsite outdated mono sound. The Berlin Phil. is incomparably more viruosic than the NBC Sym., and Karajan's sophisticated way with this second-rate, splashy music may not please everyone. He's out to civilize it, and for many that's exactly the wrong approach. Without its vulgar energy, Respighi's music has little else to offer. (Collectors of the Pines also complain that the nightingale recording used here is too drab. Okay.)
For me, owning one version of the Pines and Fountains is more than enough, and I nominate Reiner's famous version in Living Stereo on RCA, an all-out blockbuster. But Karajan's worldly approach is certainly worth a listen for its power and musicality.
 Too Measured? October 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall a superior recording. I have to agree that the tempo in a bit sluggish on the Pines of Rome, especially the fourth section, the Via Appia. The sound was almost too well blended. I'm used to hearing a bit more of the dissonance right before the final triumphal resolution. It doesn't last long but serves to punctuate the long build up in other recordings. That brief dissonance seems to be glossed over by Karajan, which makes the resolution less compelling.
Fantastic! February 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the Pines of Rome and find this version to be the next best after my other benchmark, Reiner's interpretation with the Chicago Symphony in the 60's. Too many conductors feel the need for excessive speed in the opening of this piece, causing it to feel hurried and rushed rather than triumphant. Karjan and Reiner are able to reign in this tendency. The playing is immaculate as well. This is an essential recording of this piece. Buy it.
Soothing Visions of Rome February 1, 2007
I decided to purchase this particular CD because I did not have these compositions in my collection. I have always loved the works by Respighi, & based on the reputations of Deutsche Grammaphon, Herbert von Karajan & the Berlin Philharmonic I expected the highest quality in performance and interpretation, & they did not disappoint. They are enchanting, soothing, Italian visions of Rome. Listening to the music on this CD makes it possible to take a break & mentally transport yourself to the parks & fountains of Rome.
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