The rarely performed Notturno by Ottorino Respighi represents one of the finest gems in the piano literature.More commonly known as an orchestral composer, Respighi’sNocturne follows the lineage of Field and Chopin, evoking nocturnal images, creatures, and fragrances in a rather optimistic and sincere take on this nightly genre.Samuel Deason
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Ottorino Respighi
Notturno, from Six Pieces for Solo Piano Play
Recorded on 09/24/2014, uploaded on 03/19/2015
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The rarely performed Notturno by Ottorino Respighi represents one of the finest gems in the piano literature. More commonly known as an orchestral composer, Respighi’s Nocturne follows the lineage of Field and Chopin, evoking nocturnal images, creatures, and fragrances in a rather optimistic and sincere take on this nightly genre. Samuel Deason
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String Quartet in D Major
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Violin Sonata in B minor
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Tambourin, from Suite for Keyboard in E
The Lark
Ballade in G Minor, Op. 24
Scherzo in E-Flat Minor, Op. 4
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