Deux Elégies, Op. 149

The Deux Elégies were composed in 1868 during a period of great stability in Raff's life. After years spent under apprenticeship to his mentor and friend, Franz Liszt, Raff had struck out on his own in his efforts to refine his personal style. The Deux Elégies are typical of the popular salon style Raff would enjoy success with and are musically satisfying works whether performed together or separ...