Regarded at the height of his career as the foremost symphonist of his day, the young Joseph Joachim Raff was rescued from penury by Liszt, and the lyrical and self-assured Six Poemes were dedicated to his famous amanuensis as a gesture of gratitude. The Fantasie Op. 142 is a powerful example of Raff's mature piano music, while the Erinnerung an Venedig paints an effective sound picture with economy of language and distinctive harmonic piquancy.

Tracklist:

Erinnerung An Venedig, Op. 187: No. 1. Gondoliera: Allegretto
Erinnerung An Venedig, Op. 187: No. 2. Am Rialto: Allegro Con Spirito
Erinnerung An Venedig, Op. 187: No. 3. Canzone: Allegretto
Erinnerung An Venedig, Op. 187: No. 4. Zur Taubenfutterung: Capricietto. Allegretto
Erinnerung An Venedig, Op. 187: No. 5. Serenade: Allegretto
Erinnerung An Venedig, Op. 187: No. 6. Venetienne: Allegro
Barcarolle, Op. 143
6 Poemes, Op. 15: No. 1. Passion Calme: Andantino
6 Poemes, Op. 15: No. 2. De Loin: Andante Quasi Larghetto
6 Poemes, Op. 15: No. 3. Les Amoureux: Allegretto Quasi Allegro
6 Poemes, Op. 15: No. 4. La Larme: Quasi Larghetto
6 Poemes, Op. 15: No. 5. Chanson Suisse: Andante
6 Poemes, Op. 15: No. 6. Gigue: Presto
Fantaisie, Op. 142
2 Pieces, Op. 169: No. 1. Romance: Quasi Adagio
2 Pieces, Op. 169: No. 2. Valse Brillante: Allegro

UPC: 747313965526
Label: Grand Piano
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Raff / Tra Nguyen - Piano Works 6 (CD)