Schumann: Piano Works / Kempff

Wilhelm Kempff (piano)

Schumann: Papillons, Op. 2 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 Carnaval, Op. 9 Études symphoniques, Op. 13 Kinderszenen, Op. 15 Kreisleriana, Op. 16 Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 Humoreske, Op. 20 Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 Nachtstücke, Op. 23 Romances (3), Op. 28 Waldszenen, Op. 82

Recorded between 1967 and 1973, Wilhelm Kempff’s survey of the major Schumann solo-piano works is “ . . . authoritative and companionable, balanced, and most human” (Gramophone). Also included in this 5-CD box-set are his rare 1974 recordings of the Piano Concerto and the Konzertstück op. 92 with Rafael Kubelik. “He is a guide to Schumann . . . authoritative and companionable, balanced and most human” Gramophone

Price: $35.98