Artist · from Jüterbog · 1895 to 1991
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Wilhelm Walter Friedrich Kempff was a German pianist, teacher and composer. 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. He is considered to have been one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century.
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Brahms: Fantasias Op.116; Intermezzi Op.117; Piano Pieces Opp.118 & 1195 Oct 1992Vinyl
Träumerei5 Apr 1988Vinyl
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos.3 & 44 Jan 1988Vinyl
Beethoven: 5 Piano Concertos1 Jan 1988Vinyl
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos.21 "Waldstein-Sonate", 23 "Appassionata" & 26 "Les Adieux"10 Dec 1987Vinyl
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5; Piano Sonata Op.1113 Aug 1987Vinyl
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos.8 "Pathétique", 14 "Moonlight", 15 "Pastorale" & 241 Jan 1987Vinyl
Bach, J.S.: Goldberg Variations1 Jan 1970VinylRecords from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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