Wilhelm Kempff

German pianist and composer

Wilhelm Walter Friedrich Kempff (25 November 1895 – 23 May 1991) 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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  • Alle, op. 52/6
  • Cadenza for the First Movement of Beethoven's Piano Concerto no. 4 (op. 58)
  • Quartet in G major, op. 15
  • Quartet in G major, op. 15: I. Andante. Allegro
  • Quartet in G major, op. 15: II. Adagio con melancolia, semplice
  • Quartet in G major, op. 15: III. Menuet. Allegretto
  • Quartet in G major, op. 15: IV. Introduzione e finale
  • Trio in G minor for Violin, Cello and Piano
  • Trio in G minor for Violin, Cello and Piano: I. Andante
  • Trio in G minor for Violin, Cello and Piano: II. Presto
  • Trio in G minor for Violin, Cello and Piano: III. Moderato
  • Trio in G minor for Violin, Cello and Piano: IV. Vivace
  • Vier Lieder nach Gedichten von C.F. Meyer = Four songs to poems by C.F. Meyer ii. All op. 56 No2 / Kempff.
  • Vier Lieder nach Gedichten von C.F. Meyer, op. 53: III. Der Gesang des Meeres
  • Vier Lieder nach Gedichten von C.F. Meyer, op. 55: IV. In einer Sturmnacht
  • Vier Lieder nach Gedichten von C.F. Meyer, op. 56: I. Liederseelen