Romanza is the second album by composer Nathan Henninger, following the highly acclaimed Five Scenes for Orchestra. He presents a symphonic poem of 19 minutes and 40 seconds for string orchestra, percussion and piano. Here for the first time is available the complete set of orchestral parts for performance. Conceived as a narrative work in a single movement, Romanza unfolds in a continuous emotional arc, centered on a recurring lyrical theme that symbolizes love - its tenderness, vulnerability and lasting presence. Recorded with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and with the participation of Moroccan-Hungarian pianist Marouan Benabdallah, Romanza highlights Henninger's gift for sustained melodic writing, luminous orchestration and large-scale narration. The piano acts both as a voice integrated into the orchestra and as a virtuoso and narrative presence, guiding transitions and intensifying key moments. Henninger's previous release, Five Scenes for Orchestra, recorded in Berlin by members of major German orchestras, was broadcast internationally on BBC Radio 3 and WDR, selected among IDAGIO's Editor's Weekly Picks, and cited by critic Ted Gioia among the Top 100 Recordings of 2025. With Romanza, Henninger deepens his exploration of the narrative-driven orchestral form, creating an immersive and emotionally rich listening experience.

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