The Pines of Rome
Ottorino Respighi wrote a trilogy of orchestral tone poems based on the sights and sounds of his beloved city of Rome. Writing about "The Pines of Rome," Respighi said, "The centuries-old trees which so dominate the Roman landscape became witnesses to the events of Roman life." In today's show, ancient history uncovered by the Cleveland Orchestra. Giancarlo Guerrero leads a concert performance of "The Pines of Rome."