Description
Boston Symphony Orchestra/Seiji Ozawa – Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances (The Original Source Series) (180G) [LP]
Description
With his 3 suites Antiche Danze ed Arie, Ottorino Respighi brought the soundscape of the Italian Renaissance and baroque periods back to life. Drawing on lute music from the 16th and 17th centuries, he created finely orchestrated works of exceptional elegance and transparency, which are regarded as a deliberate counterpoint to the massive soundscapes of the late Romantic period. Composed between 1920-1932, the suites combine historical charm with Respighi's masterful art of orchestration. The result is timeless music that remains among the Italian composer's most popular works to this day. The Original Source Series from Deutsche Grammophon features celebrated recordings reissued on vinyl. Remastered by the renowned Berlin-based Emil Berliner Studios using 100% pure analogue techniques to create versions of the highest possible audio quality. Produced on 180g virgin vinyl by Optimal and housed in deluxe gatefold editions, featuring additional photos and/or recording documentation.
Highlights
- 180G
- 12 tracks
Track Listing
Side A
01. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite I, P. 109 : I. Balletto detto "Il conte Orlando" (Molinaro)
02. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite I, P. 109 : II. Gagliarda (V. Galileo)
03. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite I, P. 109 : III. Villanella (Anonymous)
04. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite I, P. 109 : IV. Passo mezzo e Mascherada (Anonymous)
05. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite II, P. 138 : I. Laura soave. Balletto con gagliarda, saltare
06. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite II, P. 138 : II. Danza rustica (Besard)
Side B
01. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite II, P. 138 : III. Campanae parisienses – Aria (Anon/Mersenne
02. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite II, P. 138 : IV. Bergamasca (Gianoncelli)
03. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite III, P. 172 : I. Italiana (Anonymous)
04. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite III, P. 172 : II. Arie di corte (Besard)
05. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite III, P. 172 : III. Siciliana (Anonymous)
06. Respighi : Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite III, P. 172 : IV. Passacaglia (Roncalli)
Format Details
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Genre: Classical
- Format: Vinyl
- Format: Vinyl
- Released: 2026-12-04
- Genre: Classical

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