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 Op. 163, No. 6 (Diabelli)
- Avalanche – twenty five Studies, Op. 45, No. 2 (Heller)
- Etude in C Minor (Bertini)
- Storm and Stress Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 20 (Gurlitt)
- The Ghost in the Fireplace Scenes from Childhood, Op. 62, No. 10 (Kullak)
- The Wild Horseman (Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 8) (Schumann)