The Pines of Rome

“The Pines of Rome (1924) is the second of Respighi's trilogy of tone poems inspired by his impressions of Rome, along with Fountains of Rome (1917) and Roman Festivals (1928). The suite comprises four movements, each depicting pine trees located in different areas in the city of Rome at different times of the day.

Originally for orchestra, Respighi also made a version for 2 pianos in 1925. An MP3 of the nightingale song (to be played at the end of the Pines of the Janiculum) is readily available.”

  For 15 piece brass ensemble 444.12

1. Pines of the Villa Borghese
2. Pines near a catacomb
3. Pines of the Janiculum
4. Pines of the Appian Way

• Trumpet 1 in E♭ (alt. C Trumpet part provided)
• Piccolo Trumpet 2 in B♭ 
• Trumpet 3 in B♭  (alt. C Trumpet part provided)
• Flugelhorn
• 4 Horns
• 3 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• 2 Tubas
• Timpani with Cymbals and Tam Tam
• Percussion 1 (Cymbals, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal)
• Percussion 2 (Triangle, Vibraphone, Tubular Bells, Suspended Cymbal)
• Percussion 3 (Ratchet, Tambourine, Bas Drum, tam Tam, Triangle, Vibraphone)

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.