Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Wilhelm Kempff's "Kempff plays Bach," released on August 17, 2018, under Decca Music Group Ltd. This exquisite collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, including classical piano, classical, and chamber music, all masterfully interpreted by the legendary Wilhelm Kempff. The album features a meticulously curated selection of Bach's most revered works, alongside compositions by Handel, Rameau, and Beethoven, each piece arranged for piano by Kempff himself. With a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album offers a profound exploration of Kempff's artistic prowess and his deep connection to the Baroque and Classical periods. From the intricate "Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903" to the enchanting "Für Elise," Kempff's nuanced performances reveal the essence of each composition, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Tracks
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727 (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
In dulci jubilo, BWV 729 (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Nun freut euch, liebe Christen g'mein, BWV 734 (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Wachet auf! Ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Kempff
Suite No. 5 in E Major, HWV 430 (Set 1): IV. Air with 5 Variations "The Harmonious Blacksmith"George Frideric Handel, Wilhelm Kempff
Harpsichord Suite No. 1 in B-Flat Major (Set II), HWV 434: Minuet (Arr. Kempff for Piano)George Frideric Handel, Wilhelm Kempff
Pièces de clavecin, Livre III, Ordre 14: VII. Le carillon de CithéreFrançois Couperin, Wilhelm Kempff
Pièces de clavecin (1724), Suite in E Minor, RCT 2: IV. Le rappel des oiseaux (Arr. Kempff for Piano)Jean-Philippe Rameau, Wilhelm Kempff
Presto (Bagatelle) in C Minor, WoO 52Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
Für Elise, Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff
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