Raff

Raff, Joseph Joachim, 1822-82, Swiss-German composer and pianist, largely self-taught. He was a friend and follower of Liszt, who produced his opera King Alfred at Weimar in 1851. A prolific composer, Raff achieved a position of eminence in Germany during his late years, but is chiefly remembered for the Lenore symphony (1872) and a few salon pieces.

Riff-Raff is a 1990 British film directed by Ken Loach, and starring Robert Carlyle. It won the European Film Award for best picture.

As with most Loach films, Riff-Raff is a naturalistic portrayal of modern Britain. It follows Stevie, played by Robert Carlyle, a Glaswegian recently released from prison who has moved to London and got a job on a building site turning old houses into luxury apartments.

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