Respighi was a versatile composer who translated into music powerful visual experiences and feelings of deep attachment to cherished places.
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Composition Highlights

Title Year Avg. Duration Genre
Pini di Roma (The Pines of Rome), symphonic poem, P. 141 1924 19:06 Orchestral
Fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome), symphonic poem, P. 106 1915 14:25 Orchestral
Feste romane (Roman Festivals), symphonic poem, P. 157 1928 25:00 Orchestral
Gli uccelli (The Birds), suite for orchestra, P. 154 1928 15:10 Orchestral
La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 1918 38:08 Ballet
Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures) for orchestra, P. 151 1927 18:45 Orchestral
Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3, arrangements (4) for strings, P. 172 1931 15:22 Orchestral
Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 2, arrangements (4) for orchestra, P. 138 1924 17:21 Orchestral
Nebbie, song for voice & piano (or orchestra), P. 64 1906 02:53 Vocal Music
Nevicata, song for mezzo-soprano & piano, P. 65 1906 02:27 Vocal Music
Sonata for violin & piano, in B minor, P. 110 1917 25:54 Chamber Music
Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 1, arrangements (4) for orchestra, P. 109 1917 14:15 Orchestral
Rossiniana, original music by Rossini arranged for orchestra, P. 148 1925 22:17 Orchestral
Piòggia, song for voice & piano (or orchestra) 1909 02:29 Vocal Music
Suite for organ & strings in G major, P. 58 1905 22:12 Chamber Music
Vetrate di chiesa (Church Windows), 4 impressions for orchestra, P. 150 1926 27:22 Orchestral
Quintet for piano & strings in F minor, P. 35 1902 16:59 Chamber Music
Impressione brasiliane (Brazilian Impressions), for orchestra, P. 153 1928 17:35 Orchestral
Poema autunnale, for violin & orchestra, P. 146 1925 14:25 Concerto
Il tramonto (The Sunset), for voice & string quartet/string orchestra, P. 101 1914 15:50 Vocal Music
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