Pines and Fountains of Rome at Blossom Music Center

The Cleveland OrchestraJader Bignamini, conductorAaron Diehl, pianoPaul Sikivie, bassAaron Kimmel, drumsMikaela Bennett, sopranoMARY LOU WILLIAMS Zodiac SuiteRESPIGHI Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome)RESPIGHI Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome)Vivid, dazzling pictures of Rome painted by a master symphonist. Respighis symphonic poems evoke the sights and sounds of the Eternal City, from its centuries-old trees that dominate the landscape, to its extraordinary fountains. The concert opens with a masterpiece by Mary Lou Williams highlighting each of the twelve astrological signs, performed by Ohio native and star jazz/classical pianist Aaron Diehl.