Pining Away for Old Rome; Been wondering how that 1924 tone poem holds up? From: The Washington Post | Date: October 10, 2004| Author: Jerry V. Haines | Copyright 2004 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Benito Mussolini reportedly admired Ottorino Respighi. It's not clear whether the Italian composer returned the feelings. I hasten to add that what Il Duce loved about Respighi was his 1924 tone poem, "The Pines of Rome." Listen to it and you can hear why: It concludes with a goose-pimply evocation of Italy's past glories. It also reflects youthful energy, serene beauty and undying spirits.

Specifically, Respighi tried to capture the essence of Rome's Villa Borghese, a catacomb, the Ja...

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