Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic portray Roman scenes with stunning functional beauty and a magnificent soundscape
Herbert von Karajan led the Berlin Philharmonic in recording Respighi's symphonic poems "Pines of Rome" and "Fountains of Rome." The exquisite ensemble and rich tone vividly portray the cityscape and the changing light.
This recording of Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic's take on Respighi's two great symphonic poems highlights the works' charm with its meticulous ensemble skills and rich acoustics. In "Fountains of Rome," the changes in color and light are meticulously depicted in each scene, and the soft nuances of the strings and brass create a natural flow. In "Pines of Rome," the unique atmosphere of the third movement, including a recording of the nightingale, is brought to life, and in the fourth movement, the expansive bass and the rich brass sounds create a majestic Roman scene. The resulting recording fully conveys the orchestra's talent.
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I. La Fontana Di Valle Giulia All'Alba. Andante Mosso
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2)
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II. La Fontana Del Tritone Al Mattino. Vivo
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III. La Fontana Di Trevi Al Meriggio. Allegro Moderato - Allegro Vivace - Largamente - Calmo
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IV. La Fontana Di Villa Medici Al Tramonto. Andante
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B:
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I. I Pini Di Villa Borghese. Allegretto Vivace - Vivace
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Ii. Pini Presso Una Catacomba. Lento - Più Mosso - Più Lento
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III. I Pini Del Gianicolo. Lento
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IV. I Pini Della Via Appia. Tempo Di Marcia
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
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Composed By - Ottorino Respighi
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Recording Supervisor - Michel Glotz (B1 to B4)
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Engineer - Günter Hermanns
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Production Manager - Dr. Hans Hirsch
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Production Manager - Magdalene Padberg
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Recording Supervisor - Cord Garben (A1 to A4)