This album presents a selection of 21 piano works by Joachim Raff, chosen by acclaimed Raff interpreter Tra Nguyen.
Several pieces on this album, including '2 Pieces, Op. 166' and 'Allegro Agitato, Op. 151', are world premiere recordings.
The pieces on this album span Joachim Raff's entire career, from the exuberant Douze Romances to the majestic Grande Sonate.
Tra Nguyen, the performer on this album, is described as an 'excellent' interpreter of Raff's music, playing with intelligence and devotion.
Joachim Raff (1822–1882) was considered one of the leading symphonists of his era by his contemporaries.
The piano works on this album showcase Joachim Raff's melodic generosity, piquant harmonic sensibility, and ravishing textures.
Over half of Joachim Raff's extensive catalog of 329 compositions are for the piano.
