Francesca Dego Displays a Depth of Emotion on ‘Brahms & Busoni Violin Concertos’

Such a richly rewarding recording. Violinist Francesca Dego is a rising star who illuminates these timeless concertos with flawless technique and a depth of emotion that is all too rarely heard these days. The Brahms Violin Concerto, Op. 77 (1878), has been an inspiration for this 34-year-old Italian-American violinist since the age of 15. Dego met conductor Dalia Stasevska while performing the Brahms concerto in Austria, and the two women have become close friends and frequent collaborators. That kinship may help to explain the robust nature of this recording.

Strings Magazine, (May-June 2024)