Toccata Miami And Other Works
Navona, 2022
8/10
Listen to Toccata Miami And Other Works
A versatile composer who is well versed in electro-acoustic ideas as well as dynamic moments of chamber orchestration, Ferdinando DeSena brings tonally appealing flute, harp, keys and oboe to this Latin influenced affair.
The title track opens the listen with Ana Rodriguez’s solo piano flowing in and out of playful and exciting progressions, and “Three Attitudes” follows with Jessica Lizak’s flute and Franziska Huhn’s harp making for a dreamy, elegant and absorbing 3 chapters.
Elsewhere, “Prelude And Dance” spotlights David William Ross’ very skilled guitar playing that’s quite melodic, while “You Might Even See Me” pairs Sarah Brady’s flute with Yoko Hagino’s piano for a very bright and adventurous spirit.
“No Tears, And No Remorse” exits the listen, and it recruits the SRU Flute Ensemble for a very charming, sometimes mysterious display of timeless, exciting musicianship.
DeSena carves out a very unique place in the area of chamber sounds here, where the compositions dance around each other with much allure and memorability.
Travels well with: Mark John McEncroe- Symphonic Suite No. 3; Anne Neikirk- Spring Shadows