Pasquini Toccata con lo scherzo del cucco (Cuckoo)
Bernardo Pasquini (1637-1710) Italian composer, harpsichordist and organist. Renowned in his day as a virtuoso keyboard player, he was the most important Italian composer of keyboard music between Frescobaldi and Domenico Scarlatti. He also made a significant contribution to the traditions of Roman opera and oratorio. Toccata con lo scherzo del cucco (Cuckoo) Theme used by Respighi in his orchestral suite "Birds"
Bernardo Pasquini (1637-1710) Italian composer, harpsichordist and organist. Renowned in his day as a virtuoso keyboard player, he was the most important Italian composer of keyboard music between Frescobaldi and Domenico Scarlatti. He also made a significant contribution to the traditions of Roman opera and oratorio. Toccata con lo scherzo del cucco (Cuckoo) Theme used by Respighi in his orchestral suite "Birds"