The unacquainted listener upon hearing a piece from the Hahn piano repertoire is often surprised by its powerful charm – a testament to the composer’s unique musical sensibility. Although some of Hahn’s musical ideas have roots in the long tradition of Romanticism they also present a host of new images scarcely seen in earlier scores Each piece in this collection is based on a single formula that varies little from start to finish. An exception to this unique principle occurs in the IInd piece where the young woman takes fright at the “flaming red eye of the setting sun watching her through the branches”. As a conclusion ReynaldoHahn offers a “very free” cadence that takes up and comments on the initial theme: the crackling notes culminate in a fortissimo blaze rapidly followed by a progressive lull that slowly fades away.

Composed by Reynaldo Hahn Romance In A Major is a chamber piece for Violin and Piano for upper-intermediate players. This melodious piece is written in one main movement and is perfect for a recital. Starting 'Très modéré' with the main theme the piece later become quieter 'calme' with some variations of this main theme. Really romantic it is sometimes indicated which string to play and the Piano accompanies the Violin with some flawless arpeggiated semiquavers. Reynaldo Hahn was a naturalised French composer conductor theatre director and singer. Best known as a composer of songs healso wrote many pieces and melodies for different instruments.