The pieces were carefully selected for musical moments of drama, mystery, suspense, and excitement. Paired with each composition is a famous poem. Contents include: Allegro con Fuoco (Diabelli) · Avalanche (Heller) · Etude in C Minor (Bertini) · The Ghost in the Fireplace (Kullack) · Storm and Stress (Gurlitt) · The Wild Horseman (Schumann).