Ottorino Respighi - Concerto in modo misolidio (1925)

Ottorino Respighi (9 July 1879 - 18 April 1936) was an Italian composer, violinist, teacher, and musicologist who was one of the leading Italian composers of the early 20th century. His compositions range over operas, ballets, orchestral suites, choral songs, and chamber music, and include transcriptions of pieces from Italian composers of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries and works of Bach and Rachmaninoff. Among his best known and most performed works are his three Roman tone poems, which brought him international fame: Fountains of Rome (1916), Pines of Rome (1924), and Roman Festivals (1928). All three demonstrate Respighi's use of rich orchestral colours.
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Concerto in modo misolidio per pianoforte ed orchestra »Omnes gentes plaudite manibus« (1925)
I. Moderato (0:00)
2. Lento (16:20)
3. Passacaglia; Allegro energico (24:43)
Konstantin Shcherbakov, piano and Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava conducted by Howard Griffiths.
Christoph Schlüren, March 2008:
The Concerto in modo misolidio for piano and orchestra stands alongside the Concerto gregoriano for violin and orchestra (Repertoire Explorer Study Score 149) as Ottorino Respighi’s most significant and ambitious contribution to the genre of the solo concerto. Both works were especially dear to the composer; in both he was certain that he had given his best; and he thought both capable of remaining permanently in the repertoire. Sadly, neither has done so. The reason is not to be found in the quality of the music, which belongs to the most substantial ever to proceed from his pen. One reason for their relatively slight success is surely that neither was published by Respighi’s principal publisher, Ricordi. The Concerto gregoriano of 1921 was issued the following year by Universal Edition, as was a work of similar stylistic posture and ambition, the string quartet Quartetto dorico of 1924 (published 1925). The Concerto in modo misolidio of 1925 was issued in full score by Bote & Bock of Berlin in 1926 and appears here for the first time in a study format, faithfully reproduced from the first edition. As neither Universal nor Bote & Bock acquired many of Respighi’s works, they did not concern themselves on a long term basis with their distribution and were perfectly willing, after the initial somewhat unfriendly reviews, to lessen their commitment to the music. Thus it happened that the Concerto gregoriano is only occasionally, and the Concerto in modo misolidio extremely rarely, to be heard in the concert hall and the latter in particular is poorly represented on disc. Perhaps this will change in the future now that the copyright has expired and performances will be less expensive.
Read more in this fascinating document by Christoph Schlüren, March 2008
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[@MiloPaulus]

Respighi is such a unique and interesting composer. This has always been one of my favorite concertos in the piano repertoire. Quite underrated all around.

[@aramkhachaturian8043]

I always listen to his Roman Trilogy at least once a month, I can't seem to get enough of him.

[@heron6462]

He's a very underrated composer. By complete coincidence, I'm listening to his 'Concerto all'antica' at this very moment.

[@mateuscosta787]

What a composer. 33 thousand views should be 3.3 billion...

[@classicallpvault8251]

Respighi was more than just that, he was also a very good pianist, who once learned the Symphonische Etüden by Schumann - one of the hardest works for solo piano. No wonder he was capable of teriffic music for piano and orchestra.

[@bowerdw]

I listened to this based on my limited grasp of the reputation of Respighi. I was not disappointed.

[@elrichardo1337]

always nice to hear more respighi!

[@paulescudero9973]

Great composer and superb sound.

[@marcosPRATA918]

A força do canto em oitavas, o motivo desse tecido inicial. Simples, mas os acontecimentos orquestrais no entorno vão desfilando criatividade.

[@finnmusic260]

Very interesting piece! Love it

[@thingiezz]

That piano opening is one of the most satisfying parts of music in my opinion

[@m.kostoglod7949]

Mixolydian is just so pleasant

[@loicrenier7619]

Oeuvre très prenante!

[@alexkim4636]

Love it

[@meisterwue]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love it

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und detaillierte Interpretation dieses pseudoklassischen und perfekt komponierten Konzerts mit klarem Klang des genialen Soloklaviers sowie gut harmonisierten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen der anderen Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt lyrisch. Der erfahrene und ebenso geniale Dirigent leitet das perfekt trainierte Orchester in verschiedenen Tempi und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wundervoll!

[@uweschollmeyer9409]

Zu wenig Schlagzeug und Gitarren für meinen Geschmack. Aber o.k., wenn man gerade am Bumsen ist, dann geht‘s.

[@musik350]

@@uweschollmeyer9409 sind Sie das deutschsprachige Äquivalent von Kyle Hannenberg?

[@MrSOLOPIANIST]

@@uweschollmeyer9409 was there any need to say THIS???

[@doofenshmirtz-official]

RESPIGHI TIME BABEY!

[@nicolasferri304]

totalmente hermoso

[@limyongjun6826]

1:29 sounds like the Gloria Patri during the Asperges Me.

[@johannpetersen3637]

Yeah, I thought the exact same thing

[@littlemarmoset]

I don't know this piece, but quoting plainchant--or even alluding to it--is something Respighi does in his other compositions. He was well-versed in chant.

[@caim3465]

very medieval feel.

[@cmrmusic4998]

16:22 This theme reminds me of "Cloudbusting" by Kate Bush

[@Dylonely42]

Surprising.

[@Fedee98]

Italian composers are so underrated

[@gamingmusicandjokesandabit1240]

Grazie.

[@ezequielcamacho5956]

@@gamingmusicandjokesandabit1240 ._.

[@christianwouters6764]

Certainly Respighi. Not long ago I heard his violin concerto, was surprised that it is not played more.

[@markokassenaar4387]

You mean Verdi, Puccini, Monteverdi, Palestrina, Vivaldi and so on? 🤔😂

[@Fedee98]

@@markokassenaar4387 i mean, romantic and instrumental music

[@lewis-op5ui]

27:10