Respighi: Roman Festivals (SSS 2014.39)
This week, I’m sticking with the Italy theme with Ottorino Respighi’s Roman Festivals.
What’s this all about? For information on My Symphonic Journey, please check out my initial post on the subject or my list of repertoire from each year of the program.
This week, I’m sticking with the Italy theme with Ottorino Respighi’s Roman Festivals.
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