Ottorino Respighi date of birth:
July 9, 1879
How old was Ottorino Respighi when died?
56
Where was Ottorino Respighi born?
Bologna
When did Ottorino Respighi die?
April 18, 1936
Short Biography
Ottorino Respighi (9 July 1879 – 18 April 1936) was an Italian composer and musicologist. He is best known for his orchestral music, particularly the three Roman tone poems: Fountains of Rome (Fontane di Roma), Pines of Rome (I pini di Roma), and Roman Festivals (Feste romane). His musicological interest in 16th-, 17th- and 18th-century music led him to compose pieces based on the music of these periods. He also wrote a number of operas, the most famous of which is La fiamma.