Respighi - Рождение Венеры The Birth of Venus - Three Botticelli Pictures (3/3)

Ottorino Respighi, best known for his Roman Trilogy (“Fountains of Rome“, “Pines of Rome“ & “Roman Festivals“) and, perhaps, slightly less for his “Ancient Airs & Dances“ which were based upon Baroque works for Lute, Archlute, Viol, and Guitar, offered far more for the Classical music lover to appreciate. What has been lost, from what I have seen, is perhaps one of the most beautiful compositions ever created, “Three Botticelli Pictures“, a composition of 3 pieces based upon 3 paintings by the Renaissanc