Raphaela Gromes: Fortissima - Raphaela Gromes [CD]

Cellist Raphaela Gromes releases a double album full of world premiere recordings of music by overlooked female composer icons. 'Fortissima' by cellist Raphaela Gromes and the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin (DSO) is a compelling collection of numerous world premiere recordings - featuring works by nearly forgotten female composers. Their remarkable life stories can also be discovered in Raphaela Gromes' book, published simultaneously in German by Random House. 'Fortissima' is an inspiring musical document celebrating strong female figures who pursued their dreams under adverse conditions and refused to be held back by prescribed societal roles. The album features conductor Anna Rakitina and Julian Riem on piano. ''Fortissima' is about role models - for everyone, but especially for young women', states Raphaela Gromes. 'The stories of these artists are about personal integrity, the longing for freedom, and irrepressible creativity. It's not just about outstanding music, but deeply inspiring personalities'.

Disc 1
1. I. Allegro Maestoso (Henriette Bosmans) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
2. II. Un Poco Allegretto (Henriette Bosmans) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
3. III. Adagio (Henriette Bosmans) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
4. IV. Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco (Henriette Bosmans) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
5. Larghetto (Victoria Yagling) - Raphaela Gromes
6. I. Allegro Vivace (Emilie Mayer) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
7. II. Andante Cantabile (Emilie Mayer) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
8. III. Scherzo (Emilie Mayer) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
9. IV. Allegro (Emilie Mayer) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
10. M‚ditation (Mel Bonis) - Raphaela Gromes
11. I. Allegro Molto (Luise Adolpha Le Beau) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
12. II. Andante Tranquillo (Luise Adolpha Le Beau) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
13. III. Allegro Vivace (Luise Adolpha Le Beau) - Raphaela Gromes/Julian Riem
14. All I Ask (Adele) - Raphaela Gromes
Disc 2
1. I. Allegro Moderato (Marie Ja‰ll) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
2. II. Lento (Marie Ja‰ll) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
3. III. Andantino Sostenuto (Marie Ja‰ll) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
4. IV. Vivace Molto (Marie Ja‰ll) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
5. I. Langsam (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
6. II. Etwas Ruhiger (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
7. III. Pochissimo Meno Mosso (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
8. IV. Allegro Leggiero (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
9. V. Tempo 144 (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
10. VI. A Tempo (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
11. VII. Fugato (Maria Herz) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
12. Ballad for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 11 (Elisabeth Kuyper) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
13. The Lost Composers (Fortissima) (Rebecca Dale) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
14. Radiance for Cello and Orchestra (Rebecca Dale) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
15. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (Pink) - Raphaela Gromes/Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin