Presents
Ottorino Respighi
Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No.3
For String Quartet or String Quintet
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) is one of the most famous Italian composers of the 20th century. He wrote in all genres. Among his most popular compositions were the orchestral compositions Pines of Rome, Fountains of Rome and his Ancient Airs and Dances. The Ancient Airs and Dances (Italian: Antiche arie e danze) is a set of three orchestral suites freely transcribed from original pieces for lute. In addition to being a renowned composer and conductor, Respighi was also a notable musicologist. His interest in Italian music of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries led him to compose works inspired by the music of these periods. Suite No. 3 was composed in 1931. It differs from the previous two suites in that it is arranged for strings only and somewhat melancholy in overall mood. Respighi in the printed specifically stated that work may also be performed as string quartet, completely omitting the double-bass part. There are four movements to the suite.
The music to the first movement titled Italiana was by an unknown composer dating from the 16th century. It is an Andantino. The second movement titled Arie di corte composed by the lutist Jean-Baptiste Besard (1567-1625) .It has several sections: Andante cantabile–Allegretto–Vivace–Slow with great expression–Allegro vivace–Vivacissimo–Andante cantabile. The third movement title Siciliana also by another anonymous composer from the 16th century. It is an Andantino. The fourth movement is titled Passacaglia. It dates from 1692 and was written by the Italian composer Ludovico Roncalli (1654-1754). There are two sections: Maestoso and Vivace.
| (A) String Quartet-Parts | $24.95 |
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| (B) String Quartet-Parts & Score | $29.95 |
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| (C) String Quintet (Qt & Bass)-Parts | $29.95 |
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| (D) String Quintet (Qt & Bass)-Parts & Score | $34.95 |
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| (E) All Five Parts | $34.95 |
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| (F) All Five-Parts & Score | $39.95 |
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