Ottorino Respighi’s Roman Trilogy is a set of three symphonic poems composed between 1916 and 1928. The trilogy contains Pines of Rome (1916-1924), Fountains of Rome (1916-1917), and Roman Festivals (1928). Every poem musically depicts totally different features of the town of Rome, capturing its historical past, structure, and ambiance.
Respighi’s Roman Trilogy is extensively thought to be some of the necessary works of Italian music of the twentieth century. The trilogy is thought for its evocative orchestration, use of conventional Italian melodies, and its vivid musical depictions of Rome. The items are often carried out and recorded, and have change into well-liked with audiences worldwide.