Symphonic thought is at the heart of Elisabetta Brusa’s oeuvre, whether in larger forms or solo instrumental works. As with the composer’s Symphony No. 1 (8.573437), the Symphony No. 2 follows a Classical four-movement form with harmonies that are essentially tonal and richly colored. Emotions are vivid and the rhythms are punchy and passionate whether in fanfare figures or in the beautiful solemnity of the slow movement. Simply Largo is a short ‘song without words’ with a seamless melodic clarity that reflects Brusa’s power to summon up great expressive depth.
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“… I imagine that the performance by Daniele Rustioni and the Ulster orchestra and the recording by Naxos won’t be bettered any time soon. So, don’t miss it if you can.”
Jerry Dubins – Fanfare – July/August 2021
Performance *** Recording ***
"The Italian composer Elisabetta Brusa is that modern rarity, a convincing 21st-century symphonist with a powerful stylistic voice and some urgent substance to communicate..."
Jessica Duchen - BBC Music magazine - February 2021
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