Eiji Oue, conductor
Respighi: The Pines of Rome
Belkis, Queen of Sheba - Suite
RM-1509
Single 33 1/3rpm 200g LP
This single 33 1/3; rpm LP, 200-gram disc from Quality Record Pressings, is in gatefold jacket.
Grammy® Nominated: Best Engineered Album, Classical
Keith O. Johnson, Engineer
“Dazzling orchestral colors,” is one way to describe the music of Ottorino Respighi. “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. “Prof.” Johnson's stunning sonics make Respighi's greatest hit “The Pines of Rome” (with extra brasses and organ!) a dazzling conclusion to this unusual, inventive program.
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Side 1. The Pines of Rome 1. The Pines of the Villa Borghese 2. The Pines Near a Catacomb 3. The Pines of the Janiculum 4. The Pines of the Appian Way Side 2. Belkis, Queen of Sheba - Suite 1. Solomon's Dream 2. The Dance of Belkis at Dawn 3. War Dance 4. Orgiastic Dance (Chad Shelton, Tenor) |
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