Romanza: Music For Strings

This beautifully conceived program presents famous works for string orchestra by 20th century masters, highly attractive, accessible and original works: Impromptu Op. 5 and Romanza by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), the original and iconic Simple Symphony by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), the Serenade Op. 1 by American composer Samuel Barber (1919-1981) and the moving Da Pacem Domine by Arvo Part (born1935). Played by The Orchestra da Camera Orfeo, which was founded in 2020 by young and aspiring conductor Domenico Fama, together they are quickly building an international career, playing at important venues and festivals. Their previous recording for Brilliant Classics with works by Tchaikovsky, Arensky, Elgar and Fuchs (BC 96609) were very well received.