Joachim Raff (1822–1882) was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the foremost symphonists of his age, but in his extensive oeuvre of 329 compositions over half of them are for the piano. This selection of 21 works offers a cross section of the best of this large catalogue for the instrument, chosen by acclaimed Raff interpreter Tra Nguyen to showcase the varied aspects of his art. Raff’s melodic generosity, his piquant harmonic sensibility and ravishing textures are all on display in these pieces which span the whole of his career, from the exuberant Douze Romances to the majestic Grande Sonate.

• Raff: Album Lyrique, Op. 17
• Raff: Allegro Agitato, Op. 151
• Raff: Barcarolle, Op. 143
• Raff: Blätter und Blüten (Leaves and Blossoms), Op. 135a
• Raff: Cinq Eglogues, Op. 105
• Raff: Erinnerung an Venedig, Op. 187
• Raff: Fantaisie, Op. 142
• Raff: Fantasie in B major, WoO 15a
• Raff: Fantasie-Polonaise, Op. 106
• Raff: Fantasie-Sonata in D minor Op. 168
• Raff: Four Piano Pieces, Op. 196
• Raff: Frühlingsboten, Op. 55
• Raff: Grand Sonata in E flat minor Op. 14 (2nd version)
• Raff: Impromptu-Valse, Op. 94
• Raff: Klavier-Soli (3), Op. 74
• Raff: La Cicerenella, Op. 165
• Raff: Pieces (2), Op. 166
• Raff: Pieces (2), Op. 169
• Raff: Poemes (6), Op. 15
• Raff: Romances (12) en Forme d’Etudes, Op. 8
• Raff: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 179