Symphonic Stradivarius
Navona, 2025
9/10
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The inimitable violinist Davide Alogna and globally revered London Symphony Orchestra come together to illustrate the diversity and creative vision of modern classical composition via these 12 composers.
“Dragonflies”, by Sophia Serghi, opens with Alogna’s precise violin amid the busy and dynamic orchestra, and Joseph T. Spaniola’s “A Solitary Tree” follows with much beauty and grace that flows in a very rich delivery.
Moving along, “Evening On The Hill” blends the strings and winds with much color thanks to Liova Bueno’s vision, while Nan Avant’s “Nani Lahaina”, which is a rhapsody for violin and orchestra, swirls with a distinct dreaminess and tells the story of the 2024 fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui and the town of Lahaina.
Residing close to the end, “Wave Forms”, by Paul Paccione, is a cautious moment that’s stirring and cinematic, and Richard E. Brown’s “Fire Dance” exits with animated percussion, lively strings and booming brass for an upbeat finish.
An invitation album of detailed songwriting, each selection embraces the idea of ‘environment’ as inspiration and is fleshed out flawlessly.
Travels well with: Marcus Eley- That’s A Different Groove; Scott Brickman- Baltic Sketches