Description: Description Wilhelm Kempff Beethoven Piano Sonatas Cycle 1961 in Japan 9 UHQCD Box SetProduct introductionEncore Press in response to strong requests!Limited production with the new remastering UHQCD.Wilhelm Kempff's 1961 Beethoven Piano Sonatas live, which was released in August 2013 and was selected as a special choice by record art magazines. Although it is currently difficult to obtain due to limited production, we decided to perform encore press due to many requests. In addition, the mastering will be thoroughly redone, and it will appear on the UHQCD board. Please do not miss this opportunity. German master pianist Wilhelm Kempff (1895-1991) came to Japan in October 1961 and performed all Beethoven piano sonatas for seven nights in a row. It was said that it was the first time in Japan for a single pianist to concentrate on playing Beethoven's piano sonatas, and it became a hot topic as a major event in the Japanese music world. At that time Kemp was 66 years old. Beethoven's complete piano sonatas have two types of session recordings, monaural in 1950-6 and stereo in 1964-5, both of which are the best masterpieces, but in the middle of that, the complete works of Kemp's heyday are Another thing that existed was astonishing. All were recorded by NHK for radio broadcasting, and the best technology at that time was used. Since Kemp is a pianist who demonstrates his goodness in live performances, let's call this sound source a treasure in the history of piano music.The treasure that decorates the history of Japanese piano music remained!Another complete collection of Beethoven and Piano Sonatas from the heyday of Kemp. Exactly a divine work!A commentary full of publicity and criticism at that time is also extremely valuable!German master pianist Wilhelm Kempff (1895-1991) came to Japan in October 1961 and performed all Beethoven piano sonatas for seven nights in a row. It was said that it was the first time in Japan for a single pianist to concentrate on playing Beethoven's piano sonatas, and it became a hot topic as a major event in the Japanese music world.At that time Kemp was 66 years old. Beethoven's complete piano sonatas have two session recordings, monaural in 1950-6 and stereo in 1964-5, both of which are the best masterpieces, but in the middle of that, the complete works of Kemp's heyday are already. The existence of one is the height of astonishment. All were recorded by NHK for radio broadcasting, and the best technology at that time was used. Kemp is a pianist who shows the best side of the live performance, so let's call it a treasure sound source in the history of piano music.With each episode, he became free and eloquent, and in his later works he reached a point where he could not be considered a human being. Also includes the encore played every time. This is another exquisite dish that is unique to Kemp. On the final night, after playing all the sonatas, Bach who played in response to the continuous applause cannot be heard without tears. After completing his feat, Kemp, who could only play the cantata prelude entitled "God, thank you," is truly moving. is.In order to give you a taste of the atmosphere and presence of the time, the booklet contains as much as possible the pre-advertisement of the Tomin Gekijo, programs, special features of music magazines, press conferences, and concert reviews. What is interesting is the dialogue between the influential critics of the time, Haruo Teranishi, Koichi Nomura, Kazuyuki Toyama, and Hidekazu Yoshida. Let's say that it is a great pleasure to be able to see the performances they are putting on the table and discussing with their own ears. The passion of the people involved at that time is conveyed.Work informationMainPerformer: Wilhelm Kempff OthersComposer: Ludwig van Beethoven Contents Number of components | 9 sheets Beautiful box + case included "Wilhelm Kempff 1961 Beethoven Piano Sonata All Songs Continuous Concert Live" Song
Price: 208 USD
Location: Ibaraki
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Artist: Wilhelm Kempff
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Style: Sonata
Instrument: Piano
Format: UHQCD
Type: Box Set
Release Title: Beethoven Piano Sonatas Cycle
Record Label: King International
Release Year: 2018
Language: Japanese
Edition: Limited Edition, Live
Genre: Classical
Standard product number: KKC2064
Release Date: July 21, 2018