Schubert, wilhelm kempff the piano sonatas 2000, cd. Ludwig van beethoven, composer wilhelm kempff, piano, mainartist, associatedperformer wolfgang lohse, producer, recording producer klaus scheibe, balance engineer, studiopersonnel guenther dieckmann, editor, studiopersonnel. This is wilhelm kempff s mid60s recording of beethoven s complete piano sonatas and not his early 50s recording. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue. The late piano sonatas by wilhelm kempff on amazon. Wilhelm kempffs mono set is often regarded as superior to his later stereo set and appears here, newly transferred and organised sequentially, in a beautifully packaged 9cd wallet box.
Recorded quite quickly, considering the volume of material involved, between january 1964 and january 1965, in the studios of hanovers deutsche grammophon gesellschaft, it represents wilhelm kempff s final statement on beethoven s work, having drawn closer to it over the course of several years. Mastered from original sources and pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl with original jackets and liner notes. I first heard wilhelm kempff play recorded beethoven piano sonatas when i was a teenager learning to play the piano. The second complete cycle of beethovens 32 piano sonatas by the legendary wilhelm kempff, recorded in stereo in 19645. Having listened to several complete sets of beethovens piano sonatas and some incomplete sets as well, i have come to the conclusion that wilhelm kempffs.
One might argue that kempffs first set was fresher and more virtuosic, that his 50s recordings of the supremely difficult appassionata and hammerklavier were more successful and that the 50s recordings of the early e flat and d. Wilhelms kempffs beethoven sonata cycles are among the very finest ever, and have a certain quality that might be called spiritual. Piano sonatas ludwig van beethoven by wilhelm kempff download and listen to the album. Wilhelm kempff was the most inspirational of beethoven pianists. Fascinatingly, his prewar recordings of the beethoven sonatas on 78s are represented too. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from wilhelm kempff at the discogs marketplace.
A release series of some of the most popular deutsche grammophon recordings, the virtuoso series is an opportunity for fans to access historic recordings at a budget price. I have always remembered the exquisite playing of kempff and later in life bought a vinyl box set of the 32 sonatas. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Wilhelm s kempff s beethoven sonata cycles are among the very finest ever, and have a certain quality that might be called spiritual. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. This is wilhelm kempffs mid60s recording of beethovens complete piano sonatas and not his early 50s recording. Wilhelm kempffbeethoven piano sonatas180 gram vinyl record. One might argue that kempff s first set was fresher and more virtuosic, that his 50s recordings of the supremely difficult appassionata and hammerklavier were more successful and that the 50s recordings of the early e flat and d major sonatas were more brilliant and exciting. A release series of some of the most popular deutsche grammophon recordings, the virtuoso series is an opportunity for fans to access historic recordings at a. One might argue that kempffs first set was fresher and more virtuosic, that his 50s recordings of the supremely difficult appassionata and hammerklavier were more successful and that the 50s recordings of the early e flat and d major sonatas were more. In the early 1950s kempff taped all 32 sonatas for deustche grammophon. Kempff convinces through subtlety and superb accounts especially of all the lesser known and little sonatas, not bombast or brilliance.
Wilhelm kempff s landmark 1960 stereo recordings of beethoven s complete piano sonatas, mastered at 24bit96khz in dtshd master audio, with cd mastering taken from the hra remastering to achieve a new and clearer sound. Beethoven the complete wartime piano sonata recordings. Regis presents classic recordings of the complete beethoven sonatas at an exceptional price. Beethoven wilhelm kempff sonatas gatefold, vinyl discogs. Frankly, those are the exact right reason to be famous for beethoven. Nov 23, 2019 the second complete cycle of beethoven s 32 piano sonatas by the legendary wilhelm kempff, recorded in stereo in 19645. Ludwig van beethoven, composer wilhelm kempff, piano, mainartist, associatedperformer wolfgang lohse, producer, recording producer klaus scheibe, balance engineer. Our ongoing survey of the beethoven sonatas resumes with the pathetique and waldstein sonatas played by wilhelm kempff, who is also featured soloist on the. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. The first cycle was in mono in the 1950s while the second was in stereo in the 1960s. Allegro assai beethoven, piano sonata in f major op. As with many pianists of the german school, kempff made beethoven a specialty, and recorded multiple versions of the sonatas and concertos.
Wilhelm walter friedrich kempff 25 november 1895 23 may 1991 was a german pianist and composer. He recorded most of the piano sonatas during the 78 rpm era, several of them more than once. Complete your beethoven, wilhelm kempff collection. Kempff had a long pianistic career, and he made many recordings in germany in the years prior and during ww ii. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Wilhelm kempff was the premier german pianist of the postwar period, so its no surprise that he was considered one of the supreme interpreters of beethoven. Wilhelm kempffs landmark 1960 stereo recordings of beethovens complete piano sonatas, mastered at 24bit96khz in dtshd master audio, with cd. Wilhelm kempff complete beethoven sonatas 9 cd amazon. Wilhelm kempffs classic accounts of three beethoven sonatas. Jun 20, 2017 a selection of beethoven piano sonatas performed by wilhelm kempff, and a part of dgs virtuoso series. Kempff, wilhelm keampff, wilhelm kempf, wilhem kempff. Although his repertoire included bach, mozart, chopin, schumann, liszt and brahms, kempff was particularly well known for his interpretations of the music of ludwig van beethoven and franz schubert, recording the complete sonatas of both composers. Wilhelm kempffs landmark 1960 stereo recordings of beethovens complete piano sonatas, mastered at 24bit96khz in dtshd master audio, with cd mastering taken from the hra remastering to achieve a new and clearer sound.
The german pianist wilhelm kempff 1895 1991 made two treasured recordings of the complete 32 beethoven piano sonatas. The piano sonatas by wilhelm kempff from amazons classical music store. Wilhelm kempffs mono set is often regarded as superior to his later stereo set and appears here, newly transferred and organised. Ludwig van beethoven, composer wilhelm kempff, piano. Kempff the 1950s concerto recordings download buy now. Nov 03, 2015 ludwig van beethoven 1770 1827 sonata for piano no. Although originally not intended to be a meaningful whole, as a set they compose one of the most important collections of works in the history of music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. The piano sonatas by wilhelm kempff on amazon music. In addition to his two familiar mono and stereo lp cycles, kempff set. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content.
Ludwig van beethoven 1770 1827 sonata for piano no. It would be invidious of me to attempt a full critique of the performaces here i lack the musical competence to do so. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Beethovens piano sonatas occupied wilhelm kempff throughout his long recording career. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Wilhelm kempff had such a long life, and recorded so prolifically in the lp era, that we tend to forget that he began his recording career in 1920 in the acoustic period, and recorded 24 of the 32 beethoven sonatas on 78s. Sammtliche sonaten fur pianoforte beethoven, ludwig van. A selection of beethoven piano sonatas performed by wilhelm kempff, and a part of dgs virtuoso series. Listen free to wilhelm kempff wilhelm kempff plays beethoven.
Oct 28, 2008 this is wilhelm kempff s mid60s recording of beethoven s complete piano sonatas and not his early 50s recording. Concerto pour piano wilhelm kempff to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Beethoven the 32 piano sonatas kempff 8 cds download. Those who have cherished his earlier stereo cycle for its magical spontaneity will find kempffs. The bonus disc, entitled an allround musician, celebrates kempffs achievement in words and music, on the organ in bach, on the piano in brahms and chopin as well as in a bachian improvisation, all sounding exceptionally transparent and lyrical. Schubert wilhelm kempff the piano sonatas 1988, cd. Wilhelm kempff s classic accounts of three beethoven sonatas. He recorded complete sets of the sonatas and concertos twice, and just about all the rest of the chamber music with piano as well. Ludwig van beethoven wrote his 32 piano sonatas between 1795 and 1822.