Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano mastery with Wilhelm Kempff's "Kempff: Rarities." Released in 2015 under the Andromeda label, this extraordinary collection spans over five hours and forty minutes of exquisite performances, showcasing Kempff's unparalleled interpretation of works by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and more. Renowned for his profound understanding of German music, Kempff's subtle and dynamic approach brings a fresh perspective to these beloved pieces. The album features a diverse range of compositions, from Beethoven's powerful Piano Concerto No. 4 to Chopin's delicate Mazurkas, and Liszt's evocative "Années de pèlerinage." Each track is a testament to Kempff's technical brilliance and emotional depth, making this album a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to the genre, Kempff's "Rarities" offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of classical piano repertoire.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Hermann Abendroth, Wilhelm Kempff, Breslau Radio Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Breslau Radio Orchestra, Wilhelm Kempff, Hermann Abendroth
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Breslau Radio Orchestra, Hermann Abendroth, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: I. Allegro maestosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Weisbach
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Weisbach
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: III. Allegro vivace assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Weisbach
Rondo in D Major, K. 382Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Dresdner Philharmonie, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Orchestre National De France, Carl Schuricht
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National De France, Carl Schuricht, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National De France, Carl Schuricht, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Müller-Kray, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Müller-Kray
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Hans Müller-Kray, Wilhelm Kempff, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra
10 Variations in G Major on Gluck's Unser dummer Pobel meint, K. 455Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff
Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18Robert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff
Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13Robert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: I. Andante con moto cantabile e compiacevoleLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: II. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: III. Andante cantabile e graziosoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: IV. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: V. Quasi allegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: VI. Presto - Andante amabile e con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro maestosoJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: II. Andante espressivoJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: III. Scherzo. Allegro energicoJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: IV. Intermezzo. Andante moltoJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5: V. Finale. Allegro moderato ma rubatoJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionatoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Herbert von Karajan, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: III. Rondo. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Herbert von Karajan, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker
Années de pèlerinage, 1ère année "Suisse", S. 160: No. 2, Au lac de WallenstadtFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Kempff
Années de pèlerinage, 1ère année "Suisse", S. 160: No. 7, EclogueFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Kempff
Années de pèlerinage, 1ère année "Suisse", S. 160: No. 4, Au bord d'une sourceFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Kempff
Années de pèlerinage, 2e année "Italie", S. 161: No. 6, Sonetto 123 del PetrarcaFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Kempff
Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Kempff
Mazurka in F Minor, Op. 7 No. 3Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Kempff
Mazurka in C Major, Op. 56 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Kempff
Nocturne No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 63Gabriel Fauré, Wilhelm Kempff
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