Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Discover the richly expressive piano music of Felix Draeseke, a composer shaped by the influence of Liszt and Wagner yet forging a distinctive voice of his own. Centred on the Sonata quasi fantasia in C sharp minor—praised by Liszt for its significance—the programme blends Wagnerian intensity with moments of lyrical grace and balletic lightness. Complemented by the virtuosic Grande Fantaisie, two characterful Fantasiestücke, and the Chopin-inspired elegance of the Valse-Nocturne, this album highlights Draeseke’s stylistic range. Prize-winning pianist Vladimir Aćimović brings youthful brilliance and sensitivity to these compelling and rarely heard works.

*DRAESEKE, F.: Piano Works (Vladimir Aćimović)*
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