Hailed in his lifetime as one of the foremost composers of the romantic era, Raff was forgotten for most of the 20th century. Now his reputation is being restored as a new generation of music lovers and …

This currently offers 27 volumes of Raff's orchestral music, which includes all the symphonies, together with shorter orchestral works, concertos and choral compositions. Each score is prefaced by an …

Fest-Ouvertüre (für Blasinstrumente) über vier beliebte Burschenlieder [Festival Overture (for Wind Instruments) on four favourite Student Songs] Op.124 (1865). Listen to the complete work Published: …

Taking on the role of mentor, when the tour was over Liszt found Raff work in a piano shop in Cologne, where he continued writing piano works and took up music criticism to supplement his income. There …

Raff idolised the college's Prefect, Father Waser, who for him epitomised the ideal Catholic priest. In Lachen he had been a "dreamily pious" child and his Catholic belief was deeply instilled in him.

Musical Tragedy: Samson WoO.20 (1853-57). Listen to an extract Published: 2019/2021, Edition Nordstern. Libretto: Raff. Premiere: 2022, Weimar. Synopsis: Set in biblical Gaza, chief city of the …

Raff returned to the orchestral suite with Aus dem Suden (From the South), a five-movement work inspired by an Italian holiday. This delightfully melodious work was inexplicably shelved by Raff and …

Raff's spirits were lifted by the visit in June 1851 of Hans von Bülow and his mother, during which Raff gave instruction to his young friend and also helped persuade Bülow's mother, who remained …

Foremost amongst the Frankfurt pupils in ability and in Raff's affection was undoubtedly Edward Macdowell, who was so highly thought of by Raff that he wanted him to join the faculty.

Joachim Raff: The essential Raff referenceUnicorn Kanchana UKCD 2031 Symphony No.5 Lenore Op.177 London Philharmonic Orchestra - Bernard Herrmann. Unicorn Kanchana UKCD 2031, 1990 …