Raff lieder

[Mark Thomas]

Due out from Sterling in around six weeks is a generous selection of 29 lieder by Raff:

They comprise single songs, complete sets and pieces from larger collections, spanning Raff's creative life. Some, like Ständchen (the only one to have been recorded before), were once very well known, another - the rather lovely Traumlied - has only just been discovered in manuscript, but all, as one might expect, demonstrate Raff's melodic generosity. The five singers are all young artists and this lends a special freshness to their interpretations, which I found especially appealing but I suppose might not be to everyone's taste. Hedayet Jonas Djeddikar is a consistently sensitive and lyrical accompanist.

[Alan Howe]

A lovely prospect!

[Justin]

Digital Download link on Amazon for when the time comes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y42M6KZ

Expected release date is May 7th.

[Mark Thomas]

A taster on YouTube.

[Mark Thomas]

The album has now been released. Audio samples here. Revel in the melody!

[Alan Howe]

And how!

[Justin]

Very pleasant listen! Bravo to Sterling for churning out 2 CDs of his lieder.