The compositional style of A. J. Romani and the theme of the present recording is the idea of Romani's approachable compositions which are rooted in...

The compositional style of A. J. Romani and the theme of the present recording is the idea of Romani's approachable compositions which are rooted in tonality. The first pieces for voice and pianoforte are tonal and reminiscent of the German lieder while the lyrics are by such romantic and post romantic poets as V. Hugo, G. Apollinaire and A. de Vigny. Capiacla for voice, clarinet and pianoforte is a setting of a poem by Valentina Ferri, itself loosely based on 'A. Juana' by A. de Musset. It is a moderately difficult, tonal work and recalls the style of the German romantics. The instrumental pieces are also tonal and contain a number of considerable difficulties involving both performance and interpretation, particularly in the four-handed composition for pianoforte. Pianists Leonarda Tomarchio and Stefano Coccon are featured here, alongside violinist Luca Torciani, cellist Claudio Giacomazzi, clarinetist Sergio Casellato and soprano Cristina Vera-Diaz.