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Wilhelm Kempff

Country
Germany
Years
1895–1991
Recordings
1,613
Recorded
1967–2025
OrganPiano
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Wilhelm Kempff

3 works in this catalogue

Wilhelm Kempff (1895–1991) was a soloist from Germany. 1,613 classical recordings in this catalogue. Instruments: Organ, Piano.

Discography (1,613 recordings)

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WorkYear
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: VI. Sehr rasch ( Sehr rasch und in such hinein)
Robert Schumann
2001
Sonate Nr. 2 G-moll, op. 22: I. So rasch wie möglich
Robert Schumann
2001
Kreisleriana, op. 16: II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch - Intermezzo I. Sehr lebhaft - Intermezzo II. Etwas bewegter - Langsamer (erstes Tempo)
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: I. Äußerst bewegt
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: VI. Sehr langsam
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregt
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: VIII. Schnell und spielend
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: VII. Sehr rasch
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: V. Sehr lebhaft
Robert Schumann
2000
Kreisleriana, op. 16: IV. Sehr langsam
Robert Schumann
2000
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903: II. Fuga
Johann Sebastian Bach
2000
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903: I. Fantasia - Recitativo
Johann Sebastian Bach
2000
Rhapsody in G minor, op. 79 no. 2
Johannes Brahms
1999
Rhapsody in B minor, op. 79 no. 1
Johannes Brahms
1999
Siciliano G-moll, BWV 1031
Johann Sebastian Bach
1999
Nocturne no. 6 in D-flat, op. 63
Gabriel Fauré
1999
Drei Romanzen, op. 28: II. Einfach
Robert Schumann
1998
Drei Romanzen, op. 28: III. Sehr markiert - Intermezzo I. presto - Intermezzo II. Etwas langsamer - Wie vorher
Robert Schumann
1998
Drei Romanzen, op. 28: I. Sehr markiert
Robert Schumann
1998
Waldszenen, op. 82: IX. Abschied. Nicht zu schnell
Robert Schumann
1998
Papillons, Op. 2
Robert Schumann
1998
Waldszenen, op. 82: VIII. Jagdlied. Rasch, kräftig
Robert Schumann
1998
Waldszenen, op. 82: VI. Herberge. Mäßig
Robert Schumann
1998
Waldszenen, op. 82: V. Freundliche Landschaft. Schnell
Robert Schumann
1998
Waldszenen, op. 82: IV. Verrufene Stelle. Ziemlich langsam
Robert Schumann
1998

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Top Labels

Deutsche Grammophon227Decca Classics13Decca Records6ABC Classics4BBC Legends4FP4Philips4Philips Classics4

Top Repertoire

The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book IJohann Sebastian Bach43Sonata for Piano no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”Ludwig van Beethoven39Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C‐sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 “Moonlight”Ludwig van Beethoven33Sonata for Piano no. 23 in F minor, op. 57 “Appassionata”Ludwig van Beethoven30Symphonic Etudes for Piano, op. 13Robert Schumann26Kreisleriana, op. 16Robert Schumann25Carnaval, op. 9Robert Schumann20Sonata for Piano no. 11 in B-flat major, op. 22Ludwig van Beethoven20Sonata for Piano no. 28 in A major, op. 101Ludwig van Beethoven20Sonata for Piano no. 4 in E‐flat major, op. 7Ludwig van Beethoven20Sonata for Piano no. 7 in D major, op. 10 no. 3Ludwig van Beethoven20Sonata for Piano no. 12 in A-flat major, op. 26 "Funeral March"Ludwig van Beethoven19Davidsbündlertänze, op. 6Robert Schumann18RondoLudwig van Beethoven18Sonata for Piano no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”Ludwig van Beethoven18Sonata for Piano no. 26 in E‐flat major, op. 81a “Les Adieux”Ludwig van Beethoven18Sonata for Piano no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110Ludwig van Beethoven18Sonata for Piano no. 11 in A major, K. 300i/331 “Alla Turca”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart17Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 5 in F major, op. 24 “Spring”Ludwig van Beethoven17Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”Ludwig van Beethoven16Sonata for Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 2 no. 2Ludwig van Beethoven16Sonata for Piano no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1Ludwig van Beethoven15Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1Ludwig van Beethoven15Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2Ludwig van Beethoven15Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3Ludwig van Beethoven15Sonata for Piano no. 15 in D major, op. 28 "Pastorale"Ludwig van Beethoven14Sonata for Piano no. 1 in F minor, op. 2 no. 1Ludwig van Beethoven14Sonata for Piano no. 29 in B-flat major, op. 106 "Hammer-Klavier"Ludwig van Beethoven14Thirteen Variations on a Theme by Anselm Hüttenbrenner, D. 576Franz Schubert14Sonata for Piano no. 18 in E-flat major, op. 31 no. 3Ludwig van Beethoven13