Wilhelm Kempff in early years (1920-1936) Beethoven, Schubert, Schubert/Liszt, Schumann

Beethoven: Bagatelle in C, Op. 33, No. 5
Beethoven: Ecossaise in Eb, WoO 86.
Polydor 62400 (matr. 2062, 2064ar)
Recorded c. 1920 (Kempff's first recording)
Schumann: Aufschwung, No. 2 from "Fantasiestücke" Op. 12
Schubert-Liszt: Horch, horch, die Lerch
Polydor 62746 (matr. 6068 3/4 GR, 6069 1/2 GR)
Recorded 1935
Schubert: Moments Musicaux, D. 780 :
No. 4 in C# Minor & No. 3 in F Minor
Polydor 62747 (matr. 6070/71 1/2 GR)
Recorded 1935
Beethoven: Variations Op. 76, No. 6 in D, Turkish March
Schumann: Träumerei, No. 7 from Kinderszenen, Op. 15
Polydor 62762 (matr. 6628 3/4 GR8, 6629 1/2 GR 8)
Recorded 1936

[@nealkurz6503]

I believe these were taken from transfers I made about 10 years ago. I’m happy more people are able to hear them, but it would have been nice if you asked asked for my permission, or at least given me proper credit.

[@classicalalways]

Have these been on CD? Fascinating performances! On a personal note, this is a version of the Turkish March I have never heard and it is wonderful. I still am a Berman person in it just for the grand sound. But the delicacy and fluidity of Kempff here that you have posted is remarkable. And even a touch of impeccable virtuosity to hear that one rarely thinks about when remembering Kempff.

[@PrincePhilippe1]

classicalalways For my knowledge, it never comes on CD (only 38T, for my Polydor ones, indeed !)

[@classicalalways]

On The Top of Damavand for ever Whatever the case, this is incredible that you shared these things since there are in fact virtually no record stores anymore except online (with variable album information). However, I looked into it and understand certain early Kempff Beethoven was released on Dante but the one I found is late Beethoven. Once again, as there can not be enough sayings of this, thank you for keeping greatness alive.