Composer and pianist Lowell Liebermann says that 'Personal Demons' consists of music that he has been personally haunted by - pieces by other composers that have preoccupied and inspired him for most of his compositional career. Framing these works on the album are three of Liebermann's own pieces that have special significance for him.
Disc 1:
1) I. Presto ()
2) II. Adagio Semplice, Ma Con Molto Rubato ()
3) III. Allegeo Moderato ()
4) IV. Presto Feroce ()
5) I. Preludio Ostinato (Ostinato) ()
6) II. Preludio Meditative (Meditation) ()
7) III. Preludio Sognante (Dreams) ()
8) IV. Preludio Corale (Chorale) ()
9) V. Preludio Notturno (Nocturne) ()
10) VI. Preludio Volante (Soaring) ()
11) VII. Preludio Arioso (Aria) ()
12) VIII. Preludio Impetuoso (Impetuosity) ()
13) Totentanz, S525 ()
Disc 2:
1) I. Inquieto, Teneramente E Fragile; Un Poco Delirando ()
2) II. Nobile ()
3) III. Affrettando Misterioso ()
4) IV. Supplichevole, Sempre Legatissimo ()
5) Variations On a Theme of Anselm Hüttenbrenner, D576 ()
6) Fantasia Contrappuntistica, BV256 ()
7) Nocturne No. 10, Op. 99 ()