Symphonic Chronicles Vol. II
Navona, 2024
8/10
Listen to Symphonic Chronicles Vol. II
The Symphonic Chronicles series is back with a small handful of new, revered composers who possess varied backgrounds and techniques for these 6 involved pieces.
Anthony Wilson’s “Númenor” opens the listen with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s booming percussion and animated strings guiding the rich delivery that can rumble, too, and it isn’t long until Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” enters with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava’s stirring beauty that weaves in and out of soft and firm gestures.
Residing in the middle, “Stearns Wharf” allows the Brno Contemporary Orchestra’s radiant winds and twinkling moments to shine in the Michael Roush piece, while Margaret Brandman’s “Gentle Summer Rain” is populated by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra’s textured precision and warmth.
The last track, Octavian Nemescu’s “Scară Lăuntrică (Escalinner)”, illuminates the dancing strings of the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, as both minimal and busy bouts of cinematic and animated instrumentation finish the affair.
An eclectic installment of songs that span peaceful to turbulent moments, there’s also plenty of grace and nature-esque moments to enjoy here.
Travels well with: Vincent Kennedy- Music Of People And Place; Myroslava Khomik- Protest