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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary Edition] [First Analog Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] Wilhelm Kempff, one of the leading Beethoven interpreters of the 20th century. His performances, stripped of embellishment and looking deep into the spirit of Beethoven, possess a timeless and universal value that remains undiminished even in the 21st century. Kempff recorded all of Beethoven's piano sonatas in mono (1950-56) and stereo (1964-65), but this disc is a separate stereo recording containing three of Beethoven's most representative piano sonatas. This is a suitable album for an introduction to both Kempff's pianism and Beethoven's music. "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series: 100 Titles Celebrating Deutsche Grammophon's 125th Anniversary 100 titles carefully selected from Deutsche Grammophon's masterpieces, including highly acclaimed albums, works of historical value, and masterpieces by masters and contemporary artists. Released in two parts: 40 titles from the analog recording era and 60 titles from the digital recording era. The booklet includes easy-to-understand new album commentary written by four music writers (Hajime Teranishi, Tetsuya Higashibata, Hiroyuki Yagi, and Akiya Kadooka). All products use the best masters and feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating 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, one of the leading Beethoven interpreters of the 20th century. His performances, stripped of embellishment and delving into the very depths of Beethoven's spirit, possess a timeless universal value that remains undiminished even in the 21st century. Kempff recorded all of Beethoven's piano sonatas in both mono (1950-56) and stereo (1964-65), but this album is a separate stereo recording containing three of Beethoven's most representative piano sonatas. It's an ideal introduction to both Kempff's pianism and Beethoven's music. (C)RS
