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Despite being known primarily for his symphonies, Raff also excelled in numerous and varied compositions for the Piano.
These pieces range from slow and meditative works to those that are increasingly more dramatic and sonorous.
Raff’s ability to write in a richly varied character ensure that there is something here for everyone.
Joachim Raff: Album lyrique, Op. 17 (1849 version)
I. Reverie: Larghetto rubato
II. Reverie: Lento
III. Reverie: Andante con moto, quasi allegretto
IV. Romance: Moderato
V. Ballade: Allegro
VI. Nocturne: Lento
VII. Nocturne: Larghetto
VIII. Scherzo: Allegro
IX. Introduction and Fugue: Allegro
Joachim Raff: 5 Eglogues, Op. 105
No. 1. Allegro molto
No. 2. Andante con moto
No. 3. Andante quasi larghetto
No. 4. Andante mosso
No. 5. Presto giojoso
Joachim Raff: Impromptu-valse, Op. 94
Impromptu-valse, Op. 94
Joachim Raff: Fantaisie-polonaise, Op. 106
Fantaisie-polonaise, Op. 106
March 2013
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May 2013
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