Symphony no 1 (2020)

"The symphony opens with a sense of coiled drama, as over a throbbing pulse, sweeping strings and harp, alongside squealing winds and brass, create a phantasmagoric mood. There are wonderfully rich orchestral sonorities, and the orchestra dig in gratefully. At times, the wailing brass lines call to mind the anguished symphonic world of Allan Pettersson (no small compliment in my book). This is an excellent opening movement which is vivid and involving. (...) Csányi-Wills wears his heart less on his sleeve than bursting out of his chest, and the Cardiff University Orchestra respond appropriately. I suppose the LSO would play with a bit more security and finesse – though not much more – but I doubt they would match the sheer commitment and passion of these student players. " (britishmusicsociety.co.uk)

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