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Belkis Queen Of Sheba/Metamorp

~ Ottorino Respighi (Composer), Goeffrey Simon (Conductor), London Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
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1. Belkis, Queen Of Sheba: 1. The Dream Of Solomon (II sogno di Salomone)
2. Belkis, Queen Of Sheba: 2. War Dance (Danza guerresca)
3. Belkis, Queen Of Sheba: 3. The Dance Of Belkis At Dawn (La Danza di Belkis all'aurora)
4. Belkis, Queen Of Sheba: 4. Orgiastic Dance (Danza orgiastica)
5. Metamorphoseon: Theme (Andante moderato)
6. Metamorphoseon: Modus I (Moderato non troppo)
7. Metamorphoseon: Modus II (Allegretto)
8. Metamorphoseon: Modus III (Lento)
9. Metamorphoseon: Modus IV (Lento espressivo)
10. Metamorphoseon: Modus V (Molto vivace)
11. Metamorphoseon: Modus VI (Vivo)
12. Modus VII (Cadenze)
13. Metamorphoseon: Modus VIII (Andantino mosso)
14. Metamorphoseon: Modus IX (Lento non troppo)
15. Metamorphoseon: Modus X (Molto allegro)
16. Metamorphoseon: Modus XI (Molto allegro)
17. Metamorphoseon: Modus XII (Vivo non troppo)
On this CD:
  1. Belkis, Queen of Sheba, ballet, P 171 Suite
    Composed by Ottorino Respighi
    Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conducted by Goeffrey Simon

  2. Metamorphosen modi XII, theme and variations for orchestra, P 169
    Composed by Ottorino Respighi
    Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conducted by Goeffrey Simon

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Respighi (1879-1936) is probably the greatest Italian composer of the first half of the 20th century. Respighi's music is highly ornamental, descriptive, and, as in these works here, programmatic. Belkis, Regina di Saba (1931) is the suite taken from the fuller ballet he wrote. It has all the Oriental coloring that Scheherazade has, but this time it's paced more effectively as a ballet. Metamorphosen (1930) is a set of themes and variations that have no programme, but they do show just how melodically adroit Respighi was, as well as showing the depths of his ability for orchestration. Surprisingly good stuff. --Paul Cook

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Respighi, Mar 14 2002
By D. A Wend (Buffalo Grove, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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There are few CDs that I have enjoyed more than this one. Belkis, Queen of Sheba is an exotic ballet (80 minutes in length) that tells the story of the journey of the Queen to the court of King Solomon. Respighi used a huge orchestra with instruments as the sitar and wind-machines. The music perhaps is bombastic, particularly the War Dance) but there are moments of exceptional beauty as in the Dance of Belkis at Dawn, where the Queen dances in honor of the newly risen Sun. The Orgiastic Dance is a frenzy of excitement of Dionysian proportions that brought the audience at the premiere to its feet. It would be interesting to hear the entire ballet music; the suite has only 22:30.

The Metamorphoseon is my favorite work of Respighi. It is a series of 12 variations written for the 50th anniversary of the Boston Symphony in 1930. The work is more a concerto for orchestra with brilliant playing culminating a joyous conclusion. For people interested in Respighi's music, this is a must have disc. The sound is wonderfully clear and Geoffrey Simon and the Philharmonia perform beautifully.

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5.0 out of 5 stars There's More To Respighi Than The Roman Trilogy, Mar 8 2002
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Ottorino Respighi is a victim of his own success.The popularity of the Pines , Fountains and Festivals of Rome and perhaps the Ancient Airs and Dances have over shadowed many of his other fine works. Geoffrey Simon and the Philharmonia Orchestra give us two of them. To call the suite from BELKIS QUEEN OF SHEBA spectacular is sheer understatement. With sweeping melodies and technicolor orchestration this piece is certainally a grand earful and this is only the suite. The complete score (which at present is still unrecorded)is not only obviously longer but also uses a choir. METAMORPHOSEON is a set of theme and variations for orchestra. While not as wild as BELKIS it to is quite a spectacular work that is in the same vein as the composer's CHURCH WINDOWS. Excellent performances and very fine sound engineering by Chandos.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One word-Incredible, Feb 2 2000
Most people know Respighi only by his Roman Trilogy. This is indeed a shame, for many of his other works are just as brilliant and exciting. The works on this CD are no exception. Belkis, Queen of Sheba is an incredible warhorse or a work. Respighi pulls out all the stops for an action oriented, nonstop musical journey. The result leaves you kneeling on the floor (after you get up from being blown away by the immense power he achieves in the finale) praying that the local ballet company will decide to perform this piece so you can hear the whole entire thing! The Metamorphosen is another beautiful work by Respighi that is neglected. It shows a darker side of Respighi that doesn't show up quite as often as his colorful side. Both works are truly masterpieces. If you love big timpani and percussion (like me-being a timpanist and all), big brass, Arabian-style music, and huge finales, then this is the CD for you. Respighi is the man! Be sure to check out the recording of Church Windows and Brazilian Impressions (don't get me started on those!) on the same label with the same orchestra while you're at it!
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