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Son Pno 1-32 Comp (1964-65) [Box set]

~ Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Wilhelm Kempff (Performer)
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  1. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2/1
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  3. Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2/3
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  4. Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10/1
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  5. Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  6. Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10/3
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  7. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ("Grand Sonata") Op. 7
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  8. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ("Pathétique") Op. 13
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  9. Piano Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14/1
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  10. Piano Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14/2
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  11. Piano Sonata No. 11 in B flat major, Op. 22
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  12. Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major ("Funeral March") Op. 26
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  13. Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat major ("Quasi una fantasia") Op. 27/1
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  14. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27/2
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  15. Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31/1
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  16. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ("Tempest"), Op. 31/2
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  17. Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major ("Hunt") Op. 31/3
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  18. Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major ("Pastoral") Op. 28
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  19. Piano Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 49/1
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  20. Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49/2
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  21. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ("Waldstein") Op. 53
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  22. Piano Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  23. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ("Appassionata") Op. 57
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  24. Piano Sonata No. 24 in F sharp major ("A Thérèse") Op. 78
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  25. Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major ("Cuckoo") Op. 79
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  26. Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major ("Les Adieux") Op. 81a
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  27. Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  28. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  29. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ("Hammerklavier") Op. 106
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  30. Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  31. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

  32. Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Wilhelm Kempff

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Wilhelm Kempff was the premier German pianist of the postwar period, so it's no surprise that he was considered one of the supreme interpreters of Beethoven. He recorded complete sets of the sonatas and concertos twice, and just about all the rest of the chamber music with piano as well. Kempff was a classicist by nature, and his approach to Beethoven was clear and poised rather than impulsive, but it was never lacking in sheer power or virtuosity when necessary. His last cycle of Beethoven sonatas is rightly regarded as his musical testament. Even if the mono recordings offered a few more exciting moments in a couple of works, you can't go wrong here--there isn't a dud in the lot. --David Hurwitz

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5.0 out of 5 stars essential, Jun 1 2004
By jon "jon" (toronto, canada) - See all my reviews
what else can you say about kempff that isn't said before? this is the best beethoven ever record, he has a magic touch and this sets clearly shows it off. i have both recordings of his beethoven sonatas (1951 & 1964) as well as his schumann, brahms, schubert, bach, mozart, liszt etc and would recomand them all... enjoy the piano master
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, Aug 3 2003
By Alan Beggerow (Rock Falls, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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The 32 piano sonatas of Beethoven are as a world unto themselves. The variety of the music contained in them underlines the craftsmanship and genius of their composer. They continue to be a challenge for any serious pianist. Wilhelm Kempff was always up to that challenge.

He was more than a virtuoso pianist. He was a virtuoso musician. His was the style that showed the grand plan, the great line of the music he was playing. To be sure, the details were there, but never at the expense of the entirety. His was an art full of subtlety, tone color and expression. One never hears banging or heaven storming in his playing unless the music demands it. And even then, it's his own particular phrasing and nuance that come to the fore.

There are many sets of the sonatas. Beethoven's music is so great that it can stand many different interpretations. But this set is a masterpiece. If you only could have one set of the sonatas, this is the one I would recommend. Even though the sound quality is not exactly state-of-the art, the musicianship more than makes up for it. Cannot be too highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, Feb 19 2003
By S. Hawkins "jimmy_cello" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This set came highly recommended to me by a friend, and for very good reason...it's unbelievable.

Kempff is clearly a thinking man's musician. The Beethoven presented on this album is a far cry from what seems to have been released of late (such as Richard Goode). Rather than sheer technical brilliance, Kempff relies on bringing out every nuance of the pieces. Nothing sounds forced - the music simply flows out on these CDs...an incredible feat considering the difficulty of sonatas such as the Hammerklavier.

For this price, you cannot do better. Ashkenazy's recordings are equally wonderful, but I don't believe they are available in any sort of complete set. So until then, this remains the one to get.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Get the remastered version on CBE No. 5
everyone has already raved about this recording so i do not have much to add except that one should get the remastered versions of these amazing sonatas on Complete Beethoven... Read more
Published on Feb 16 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Get the earlier set instead
This set is okay, but Kempff was past his prime and the sound is brittle. The 50s mono set is better all around.
Published on Feb 7 2002 by s_molman

4.0 out of 5 stars My kind of Beethoven, mostly
I have only listened to a few other recordings of Beethoven (Van Cliburn, Brendel, Ashkenazy), but I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't listen to the music to critique it... Read more
Published on Oct 28 2001 by stew687

5.0 out of 5 stars The best
This is the finest recording of the complete Beethoven sonatas that I have heard. Kempff, unlike other pianists (like Richard Goode for example), does not use Beethoven as an... Read more
Published on Aug 22 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Uninspired treatment
What is coyly termed an "interpretation" with "a sense of humor" is, on closer listening, a rushed, inconsistent treatment of the music. Read more
Published on Jul 16 2001 by Nichomachus

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best
Recorded in 1964 and 1965, this is simply the best set of the Beethoven Piano Sonatas to get. In my opinion the playing and interpretation of Wilhelm Kempff is the best ever... Read more
Published on Feb 23 2001 by Walter O. Koenig

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Equals?
There are many wonderful recordings of the sonatas by many pianists. There is no "absolute" in terms of interpretation. Read more
Published on Jul 21 2000 by Barry De Boer

5.0 out of 5 stars Dollar for Dollar, the Best Set of Beethoven Sonatas on CD
Beethoven's piano sonatas were one of humanity's great achievements. They have been recorded by many pianists including Artur Schnabel, Alfred Brendel, Richard Goode, and John... Read more
Published on May 9 2000 by Hank Drake

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Beethoven - with a sense of humor
These recordings are simply miracles. Kempff combines like no other pianist (with the exception, perhaps, of Artur Rubinstein) interpretive depth and joyful celebration of beauty... Read more
Published on May 4 2000 by Hans U. Widmaier

5.0 out of 5 stars If you'd ever want to listen to the real Van Beethoven...
I do not understand the 'less than five stars' ratings. I know it is 'cool' to critisise, and critisism gives the idea of 'wow, he/she knows a lot of music'; but there is nothing... Read more
Published on Feb 20 2000 by Erik van der Zeeuw

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