Symphonina No. 3: Four Days in the Life of the Princess
Performed by The International Symphonina Orchestra
Featuring Sophia Agranovich, piano (Movement 3)
Conducted and Composed by David Fogel
Available on all the streaming platforms worldwide
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Experience a cinematic sound journey, told in four movements
Movement 1 “Arrival”
The Princess arrives at her castle alongside the knights who protect her and the citizens who adore her. But there’s a problem: She wants more!
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Movement 2 “Longing”
The Princess expresses her longing to have some moments to herself, to be anonymous, rather than famous. The princess has a magical mouse friend, who she confides in. The mouse, in turn, tells the castle wizard of her lament – the wizard also would like to disappear from time to time, and creates a magic mask that allows himself, the princess, and her mouse, to appear as ordinary villagers.
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Movement 3 “The Masquerade Ball”
The Princess receives the mask that allows her to achieve her dream
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Movement 4 “Freedom”
The Princess escapes with the wizard and the mouse to have fun in the countryside… until her father, the king, returns.
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The music is performed by the International Symphonina Orchestra, a creation of The Symphonina Foundation and David Fogel. The orchestra provides opportunities for great young aspiring players to record and appear on releases with established professionals at the highest levels. The orchestra comprises 30+ players from around the world.
The International Symphonina Orchestra Players Performing on Symphonina No. 3
Sophia Agranovich (feat. piano), Hanna Danets (associate principal flute, Ukraine), John Moore (piccolo/flute, USA), Sara Aragon (oboe/English horn, Spain), Julie Vivaldo (principal clarinet, USA), Kevin Vasquez (clarinet, USA), Bailey Holman (bassoon, USA), Meredith Moore (principal French horn, USA), Gal Guttman (French horn, Israel), Nic Weaver (trumpet, USA), Kayla Adams (trumpet, USA), Aidan Hamer (trombone, USA), Oleksandr Bozhyk (concertmaster, 1st violin, Ukraine), Anna Mozolevych (1st/2nd violin, Ukraine), Ivane Yesaya (1st violin/viola, Armenia), Victor Adebis (1st violin, Nigeria), Rita Torrens (1st violin/viola, Turkey), Milena Babich (principal 2nd violin, Turkey), Iriny Markevych (2nd violin, Ukraine), German Dmitriev (2nd violin, Singapore), Sanya Smileska (viola, Macedonia), Elizabeth Boardman (viola, USA), Jonathan Miranda Figuero (cello, Argentina), Bernard Afotey Odai (cello, Ghana), Olivia Baldi (cello, Italy).
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Symphonina No. 3 is a Gold winner at the 2025 international LIT Music Awards in Original Composition and Silver Medal winner at the Global Music Awards in Contemporary Classical
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From Reviews
“Lush, beautiful, deeply emotional and ultimately thrilling”
“A genius, transformational idea whose time has come”
“Sophia brings a joyful, plucky and freewheeling sense of sparkle, wonder and graceful yet energetic dance to the piece”
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“Sophia Agranovich’s joyful performance in a lively waltz-time expresses euphoria and absolute delight! Both masterful and fun, it’s a great performance!”
“Symphonina No. 3 (Four Days in the Life of the Princess) is a charming musical fairy tale for “kids” of any age. Very highly recommended!”
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David Fogel – Composer, Conductor
Dr. David Fogel is an award-winning composer and co-founder of The Symphonina Foundation.
In 2018, he created the Symphonina and subsequently established a virtual ensemble, the International Symphonina Orchestra, which he conducts. Under his leadership, the foundation has produced award-winning albums, launched annual composition contests, featured numerous symphonic guests on the foundation podcast, and has brought a globally diverse group of young and elite musicians together to record new symphonic works. More information
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Sophia Agranovich – Featured Artist (Piano)
Sophia Agranovich is a multi award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator and artistic director, is described by Fanfare as “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics,” “a tigress of the keyboard.” As a Steinway Artist, she has graced prestigious venues worldwide. Her performances are mesmerizing audiences by the “orison of uncommon beauty” – Audiophile, “magnificent shading and superior musicianship” – American Record Guide. Sophia earned Bachelor and Master Degrees at the Juilliard School, holding a full scholarship and teaching Fellowship, and continued Doctoral studies at Columbia University. More information
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About Symphonina No. 3
(Four Days in the Life of the Princess)
Producers:
David Fogel, Gary Gray, Daniel Fisher
Credits:
Performed by The International Symphonina Orchestra
Featuring Sophia Agranovich, piano (Movement 3)
Conducted and Composed by David Fogel
Mixing: David Fogel
Mastering: Gary Gray
Score Engraver: Chris Prather
Cover Concept: David Fogel
Released by The Symphonina Foundation in 2025
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The Symphonina Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 by Dr. David Fogel and Gary Gray. The organization’s mission is to spread the joy of symphonic music to young audiences worldwide in part by creating and promoting the innovative musical form known as the “Symphonina”—a concise, melodic symphony lasting around 10-12 minutes and structured in 3 or 4 to four movements each roughly the length of a typical streaming pop song. This creation is a “back to the future” moment, featuring symphonic works of lengths as they were during Mozart’s early days. Through initiatives such as the International Symphonina Orchestra, Symphonina composer competitions, and releasing albums of new music (including Introducing the Symphonina (2023), Advent of the Symphonina (2024) and ASCENSION: SYMPHONINA RISING (2025)), the Foundation nurtures new composers and performers, expanding access to classical music and ensuring its longevity in the modern digital era.
