Respighi: Piano Concerto in A minor; Concerto in Modo Misolidio

Ottorino Respighi (Composer), Edward Downes (Conductor), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Geoffrey Tozer (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Geoffrey Tozer
• Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Edward Downes
• Composer: Ottorino Respighi
• Audio CD (June 28, 1994)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B000000ABX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,616 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sorely underplayed!, August 1, 2005

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This review is from: Respighi: Piano Concerto in A minor; Concerto in Modo Misolidio (Audio CD)

I haven't had the chance to listen to the Concerto Misolidio (indeed I had no idea it existed until I searched for this disc after hearing a friend's copy of the A minor Concerto) but the Concerto in A minor is absolutely wonderful. Tozer's playing is lush and full, showing that he can not only handle the technical challenges of the concerto (of which there are many! I'm a pianist and this concerto is far beyond me) but infuse them with musicality as well. The orchestra does a fine job, and the recording as a whole does justice to this underplayed masterpiece by Respighi. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In memoriam!, August 5, 2009

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This review is from: Respighi: Piano Concerto in A minor; Concerto in Modo Misolidio (Audio CD)

The fatidic decision of this renowned conductor as well as his wife made me remind his unusual repertoire. Far from the conventional concert schedules, he always bet for unknown works of major or minor composers.

In this case his devotion for making us to know about Respighi's certain unknown Symphonic Opus must have been a titanic effort. Most of us tend to know just The Fountains of Rome, The pines of Rome, The Birds Suite, Boticellian triptych and his fabulous Violin Concerto. This album offers works which belonged to the unknown territory. His honest conviction and sheer commitment always deserved him the best comments.

Geoffrey Tozer makes an admirable partnership with Downes in both works. That album is just a bit that exposes with admirable eloquence, the notable majesty of his craft.

Sir Downes: rest in peace!