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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary] [First Analog Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] Wilhelm Kempff, a pianist known as a master of Beethoven. Kempff's unadorned interpretations are respected and listened to to this day as a model of Beethoven performance. The Beethoven concertos recorded with Paul van Kempen in the 1950s, the mature era of monaural recording, are filled with a fresh vitality that differs from later stereo re-recordings. Along with the powerful sound of the Berlin Philharmonic at the end of the Furtw?ngler era, this is a valuable musical legacy that records the pre-war style of Beethoven performance. "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series 100 Titles Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary 100 titles carefully selected from Deutsche Grammophon's masterpieces, including albums that have been highly acclaimed to date, works of high historical value, and masterpieces by masters and contemporary artists. The release will be divided into two parts: 40 titles from the analog recording era and 60 titles from the digital recording era. The booklet will include easy-to-understand new album commentary written by four music writers (Hajime Teranishi, Tetsuya Higashibata, Hiroyuki Yagi, and Akiya Kadooka). All products will use the best masters and will feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating specifications to bring out their potential. Release date: April 12, 2023 (Wed) - Part 1: 40 titles from the analog recording era Release date: May 17, 2023 (Wed) - Part 2: 60 titles from the digital recording era Media reviews and more Wilhelm Kempff, a pianist known as a master of Beethoven. Kempff's unadorned interpretations are still respected and listened to today as a model of Beethoven performance. Recorded with Paul van Kempen in the 1950s, during the golden age of monaural recording, these Beethoven concertos possess a fresh vitality distinct from later stereo re-recordings. Along with the powerful sound of the Berlin Philharmonic at the end of Furtw?ngler's tenure, this is a valuable musical legacy documenting the pre-war style of Beethoven performance. (C)RS
