Joseph Joachim Raff

Born: 27 May 1822, Lachen (Schwyz) (Switzerland)
Died: 24 June 1882, Frankfurt am Main (Germany)

(this composer submitted by Wim Vijvers <wgvijverswxs.nl>)

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Apparently an eclectic, superficial, composer of little or no interest for the modern listener. In fact a formidable addition to my interest in music. Using materials from the German musical tradition, Raff manages to put them together in a way that sticks to the ear,and remains in my head for days after. His music combines the logic of Mozart´s constructions, the melodic inspiration of Schubert´s or Tchaikovsky´s, the rural and forestry scent of Mahler´s and at times the openness and wide scenarios of Sibelius´s. Unfortunately I can only recomend 3 recordings. The one by the late conductor Bernard Hermann, and the two by "Trios Opus 8" and "Trio Il Trittico". Don’t you listen to any other if you want to know what I mean.

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Raff was a well-known composer in his days, but is now largely forgotten.

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• The Raff Society Home Page rekindles interest in Raff’s works.