Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Wilhelm Kempff's "The Concerto Recordings." This meticulously crafted album, released on January 1, 2013, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, is a testament to Kempff's mastery and the enduring appeal of classical compositions. Spanning an impressive 8 hours and 44 minutes, this collection is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated piano concertos and chamber music pieces.
Kempff's virtuosity shines through in his interpretations of works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann. The album features iconic pieces such as Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21, and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor. Each track is performed with a delicate balance of technical precision and emotional depth, showcasing Kempff's unique ability to bring out the nuances of each composition.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Concerto Recordings" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's diverse selection of pieces ensures that there's something for everyone, from the lively allegros to the serene adagios. Kempff's playing is not just a display of skill but a profound expression of the human experience, captured in every note.
This album is a celebration of the classical piano repertoire, presented with the highest standards of artistry and production. It's a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of classical music.
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco moto –Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Dresdner Philharmonie, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Dresdner Philharmonie, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: III. Rondo. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Dresdner Philharmonie, Paul van Kempen
Rondo in D Major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 382Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Dresdner Philharmonie, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K. 246 "Lützow": I. Allegro apertoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K. 246 "Lützow": II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K. 246 "Lützow": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: III. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bamberg Symphony, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: III. Rondo. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: I. Allegro maestosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernhard Klee
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernhard Klee
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: III. Allegro vivace assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernhard Klee
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E Flat Major, K. 482: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernhard Klee
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E Flat Major, K. 482: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernhard Klee
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E Flat Major, K. 482: III. Finale. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernhard Klee
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuosoRobert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo. Andantino grazioso –Robert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivaceRobert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Introduction & Allegro "Konzertstück", Op. 92: I. IntroductionRobert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Introduction & Allegro "Konzertstück", Op. 92: II. Allegro appassionatoRobert Schumann, Wilhelm Kempff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio (Cadenza: Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul van Kempen
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