Russo has completed work on his Fifth Symphony. This four movement tonal symphony is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, percussion and strings. The music was composed for Orchestra New England in its 50th anniversary season (2023-2024).
First movement: Allegro 11:30
Second movement: Adagio ma non troppo 07:30
Third movement: Allegro - Presto 05:30
Fourth movement: Allegro con brio - Allegro - Allegro con brio - Presto 09:30
This symphony is scheduled to be first performed by Orchestra New England on May 4, 2024.
You may listen to the computer generated sound files of each movement below:
