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Tag: Kempff

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Schubert Piano Sonata in E, D. 157

April 5, 2016March 19, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Wilhelm Kempff If, as Messiaen stated and many others might agree, Mozart is ‘an extraordinary rhythmician,’ one of the most talented and gifted rhythmic composers, then Schubert must be one of the most lyrical. With Mozart’s first string quartet from a … Continue reading Schubert Piano Sonata in E, D. 157

Music, Summer Piano Series 2015Leave a comment

Beethoven Piano Trio no. 3 in Cm, op. 1 no. 3

July 19, 2015January 10, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Szeryng/Fournier/Kempff or below by Vegh/Casals/Horszowski Our third and final Beethoven trio for now is the opus 1 no. 3 trio, the most daring of them all. Haydn approved of the first two trios, but suggested with whatever degree … Continue reading Beethoven Piano Trio no. 3 in Cm, op. 1 no. 3

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Beethoven Piano Trio no. 2 in G, op. 1, no 2.

July 18, 2015January 10, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed again by Szeryng/Fournier/Kempff, or as below Again, same opus number, same year, same performance dates as yesterday. What’s new is a quiet, serene, classical personality, the “quiet middle child” as expressed in this fantastic article that was an excellent … Continue reading Beethoven Piano Trio no. 2 in G, op. 1, no 2.

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Beethoven Piano Trio no. 1 in Eb, op. 1. no.1

July 17, 2015January 10, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Henryk Szeryng, violin; Pierre Fournier, cello; Wilhelm Kempff, piano; or below by the Istomin/Stern/Rose trio That’s a lot of ones. I have a confession to make. This is the first piano trio I’ve ever listened to in full, … Continue reading Beethoven Piano Trio no. 1 in Eb, op. 1. no.1

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