Raffaele d'Alessandro is one of the most fascinating characters arising from 20th century Swiss music. His style is unmistakable, uniting lyrical tenderness and melancholy with intense dramatic art (listen).
His work is the expression of remarkable instrumental skill, comprising works of various types, such as symphonies, concerts for solo instrument and orchestra, and mainly chamber music (catalog of works).

Shortly after his death, the Association Raffaele d'Alessandro, with head offices in Lausanne, was founded to promote his works. The association administrates this website.