Graener / Ndr Radiophilharmonie / Albert Orchestral Works 1 CD

Graener joined the Nazi Party and the Kampfbund fur deutsche Kultur in 1933. His early happy years (professionally and personally) in London motivated him to become a British subject, and he maintained this status throughout his life. A curious fact a British subject who held National Socialist posts! It is thus not surprising that until recently musicians and musicologists took a large detour around Graener. His music nevertheless merits our attention as it is anything but martial and national.

1. Comedietta, Op. 82 2. Thema 3. L'istesso Tempo 4. Moderato 5. Andantino 6. Allegro Ma Non Troppo 7. Lento 8. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35 9. Allegretto 10. Allegro 11. Sostenuto 12. Andante Maestoso 13. Andantino 14. Larghetto 15. Allegretto 16. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35 17. Adagio 18. Moderato, Un Poco Maestoso