Respighi - Ancient Airs and Dances: Seiji Ozawa: Original Source Series (180g Vinyl LP)

Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances: Seiji Ozawa Original Source Series on 180g LP from Deutsche Grammophon: Pure Analogue Mix, Cut from the Original Tapes at Emil Berliner Studios, Pressed at Optimal

With his 3 suites Antiche Danze ed Arie, Ottorino Respighi brought the soundscape of the Italian Renaissance and baroque periods back to life. Drawing on lute music from the 16th and 17th centuries, he created finely orchestrated works of exceptional elegance and transparency, which are regarded as a deliberate counterpoint to the massive soundscapes of the late Romantic period. Composed between 1920-1932, the suites combine historical charm with Respighi’s masterful art of orchestration. The result is timeless music that remains among the Italian composer’s most popular works to this day.

The Original Source Series from Deutsche Grammophon features celebrated recordings reissued on vinyl. Remastered by the renowned Berlin-based Emil Berliner Studios using 100% pure analogue techniques to create versions of the highest possible audio quality. Produced on 180g virgin vinyl by Optimal and housed in deluxe gatefold editions, featuring additional photos and/or recording documentation.