Wikipedia (1879-1936) [Italian. Romantic.]
If you're just gonna listen to one: Notturno
Background
Respighi is another composer who was part of the Nationalist movement during the 19th century. His most enduring compositions are three orchestral pieces, together known as the "Roman Trilogy" -- Pines of Rome will be performed this weekend as part of the Seattle Symphony's first normal (non-gala) performance of the season...
- Fountains of Rome
- Pines of Rome
- Roman Festivals
Music for Soloist & Orchestra
Adagio con Variazione (cello)
Poema Autunnale (violin)
Other Orchestral Music
Symphonia Drammatica
La Boutique Fantasque
Part of Respighi's nationalism was a tendency to really love the sounds and works of the old Italian Baroque masters. He reused and reworked some of their pieces and themes into works of his own, some of which have a unique Romatic-infused Baroque style to them:
Birds
Ancient Dances & Airs - there are three suites of this music... Example: Suite 1, Movement 2
