ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
The CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK is a professional orchestra founded by composer/conductor Salvatore Di Vittorio in New York, NY in the year 2006 on the 250th anniversary of the birth of W. A. Mozart.
Following in the footsteps of other European-style young professionals orchestras, the Chamber Orchestra of New York is the first (auditioned) professional orchestra in the history of New York to be entirely devoted to leading young professionals and all five boroughs of New York City. With its mission to help advance the classical music tradition, the Chamber Orchestra provides a regular performance opportunity for young orchestral musicians exiting the music conservatories, and while in the early phases of their careers.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Chamber Orchestra of New York, established in honor of Ottorino Respighi, is dedicated to presenting the great orchestral
repertoire alongside undiscovered or rarely performed gems which complement and extend the classical tradition, from early Italian legends to contemporary American masters. Serving the global community from the international city of New York, the Chamber Orchestra features young professionals and provides a venue for artistic and cultural exchange.
THE ORCHESTRA AND OTTORINO RESPIGHI
The renowned Italian composer Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) is perhaps most well known for
his Roman Trilogy (Fountains of Rome, Pines of Rome, and Festivals of Rome). His orchestral
works are considered without a doubt the culmination of the Italian symphonic repertoire. Equally
important, Respighi embraced the continuity of tradition with a love of the ancient world, and
thereby promoted a renaissance of musical ideas within the context of late 19th and 20th century
elements. The Chamber Orchestra of New York has been established to foster the continuity of
tradition, the exchange of culture, and the respect for antiquity.
We are forever grateful to our esteemed Honorary Board members Elsa Pizzoli and Gloria Pizzoli
(family heirs of Ottorino Respighi) for permission and support to promote their great uncle’s
published and unpublished music for orchestral performances in New York City. Many thanks to
Giovanni Morelli and Vitale Fano (Directors of the Respighi Foundation in Venice) for their
assistance and alliance.
And we are especially indebted to Honorary Board member Potito Pedarra (renowned Respighi scholar and family archive curator) for his endless advice and support, and his generosity for providing us with countless manuscripts from the Respighi archive collection. Mr. Pedarra was also the curator of Respighi’s published manuscripts at Casa Ricordi in Milan and the original manuscripts at the Respighi Foundation in Venice. To view Mr. Pedarra's official archive list of Ottorino Respighi's works, please visit:
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The Chamber Orchestra of New York is a Member of the League of American Orchestras.
Ottorino Respighi
The Chamber Orchestra of New York with Music Director Salvatore Di Vittorio, performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, during its Inaugural Season Debut Concert on October 11, 2007 at Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall.
Respighi Family Photo and Medallion
Courtesy of Elsa and Gloria Pizzoli
Soundclip: Respighi, Ancient Airs and Dances No. 1 (Live)
