Written as a part of the Frank L. Battisti 85th Birthday Commission Project, "Neapolitan Ode" is a powerful and evocative addition to the repertoire. Utilizing a tone row suggested by "Mr. B." himself, Michael Weinstein incorporates a "Neapolitan" harmonic flavor and a wide range of textures and moods in creating this vehicle of praise (or "ode") for his former conductor/mentor. Recorded by the New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds - William Drury, conductor. Dur: ca. 5:00