Michael Kurek

Symphony No. 3: “English”

Navona, 2025

8/10

Listen to Symphony No. 3 “English”

The composer Michael Kurek pens a romantic body of work, where he tips his hat to the history and natural beauty of England via the 4 detailed selections.

“Symphony No. 3: “English”: Upon a Walk in the English Countryside” opens with the careful winds and strings interacting with much prettiness and grace, and “Symphony No. 3: “English”: Stonehenge” follows with a dramatic mood that flows in and out of profound emotion and cinematic swells of elegance.

On the back half, “Symphony No. 3: “English”: The Lady of Shalott” finds itself in playful areas via the animated strings and dreamy winds, while “Symphony No. 3: “English”: The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest” finishes with well timed drumming and rich brass that suits the charming winds and heartfelt strings.

A very lush and poetic record, Kurek’s work is fleshed out with a similar, timeless appeal of the nature and art that these compositions touch on.

Travels well with: Scott Brickman- Baltic Sketches; Frank Horvat- More Rivers