Pines of Rome

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The second work in Respighi's 'Rome' trilogy, (which includes 'Fountains of Rome' and 'Roman Festival'). This was one of the first compositions to include electronic music. Listen out for the recording of a nightingale at the end of the third movement. Composer: Ottorino Respighi Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Xian Zhang Recording date: 10 November 2017 Date of broadcast: 23 January 2018