“…There is much to recommend Treviño’s recording. The orchestral playing is at a high level, with some felicitous woodwind solos, a rich, warm string sound, and brass that is strong without becoming blatty. Treviño’s tempos are on the slow side, but the music never drags…”

Exceptional Album – Choc du Classica

Editor’s Choice – Orchestral Section

“… This is Respighi with spirit and heart – and vibrantly recorded, too.”

Editor’s Choice – December 2023

“…Undoubtedly the highlight of this disc is Treviño’s larger-than-life account of Feste Romane (Roman Festivals),  which alone is worth the price of admission… a disc you won’t want to miss.” ****½

Artistic Quality 9       Sound Quality 9       Overall Impression 9

“…The American conductor Robert Treviño leads the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai with dedication, has a feeling for exactly the right tempos and transitions, and skilfully teases out the impressionistic timbres - also thanks to excellent solo performances within the radio orchestra … supported by very good recording technology, this is one of the most convincing and vital recordings that can definitely be recommended.”

Recommended

Performance *****      Recording ****

“The strengths of this performance immediately leap out in the warm, sinuous opening to Fountains of Rome, with elegant, sensuous woodwind solos and, at the opening of the second movement, in the roughness of the brass…”