For me, everything Kapell touched reeks of class: self-effacing pianism, effortless virtuosity but never exhibitionistic, always in the service of the music and the composer. Unsentimental, but the more expressive for that.
He was a divine artist and, like so many, taken from us early. Nevertheless, to listen to his playing is both a privilege and an honour. That an artist respects his public to such an extent that he transcends their every expectation is truly amazing. It doesn't happen often.
This is so lovely. Wonderfully played by Kapell too. About your comment that this piece is something you would not expect from Shostakovich, I have learned to expect almost anything from this composer. Thank you for all that you share of his great work.
I have always found that there is an undercurrent(directional) of visual imagery and quintessential symbolism evoking in all Shostakovich's works, particularly in his large orchestral works, and even in this prelude there are corners where he seems intent in creating a scene within a scene. William Kapell is able to provide the dynamics of scale for this piece. Thank you.
Kappel's untimely death was a great loss to lovers of "classical" music. We lost a great talent who was on par with Leonard Bernstein and Van Cliburn, et al. His interpretation of Aram Khachaturian's piano concerto is still unsurpassed. Thank you for uploading this wonderful music played by one of the greatest pianist of last century.
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For me, everything Kapell touched reeks of class: self-effacing pianism, effortless virtuosity but never exhibitionistic, always in the service of the music and the composer. Unsentimental, but the more expressive for that.
He was a divine artist and, like so many, taken from us early. Nevertheless, to listen to his playing is both a privilege and an honour. That an artist respects his public to such an extent that he transcends their every expectation is truly amazing. It doesn't happen often.
smudgepots 3 years ago 9
This man was unbelievable, look at his records.
37 shows in 14 weeks.
Died by plane crash, why do all instumental virtuoso's die around 50 ?
bbiguy 2 years ago
Таких песен нынче больше не пишут, к сожалению.
Neishapour 3 years ago
This is so lovely. Wonderfully played by Kapell too. About your comment that this piece is something you would not expect from Shostakovich, I have learned to expect almost anything from this composer. Thank you for all that you share of his great work.
FiDiTanzer528 3 years ago 9
Awesome music!
rododoro15 3 years ago 6
I have always found that there is an undercurrent(directional) of visual imagery and quintessential symbolism evoking in all Shostakovich's works, particularly in his large orchestral works, and even in this prelude there are corners where he seems intent in creating a scene within a scene. William Kapell is able to provide the dynamics of scale for this piece. Thank you.
tHEnOOSEsWING 3 years ago 15
I absolutely agree with you Paul. I must say this is one those odd pieces you wouldn't really expect from Shostakovich:)
imusiciki 3 years ago
Beautiful. Thank you. Walter.
macciboma 3 years ago 7
Kappel's untimely death was a great loss to lovers of "classical" music. We lost a great talent who was on par with Leonard Bernstein and Van Cliburn, et al. His interpretation of Aram Khachaturian's piano concerto is still unsurpassed. Thank you for uploading this wonderful music played by one of the greatest pianist of last century.
Neishapour 3 years ago 5
loved this, and the background was good to know
megansspark 3 years ago 3
Thank you megansspark!
imusiciki 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing a piece of romance by Shostakovich. Tenderness is one word I don't unsually associate with him, but this shows it!
pjioayncoe 3 years ago 2
Your welcome pjioayncoe, yes the piece is quite romantic in nature:)
imusiciki 3 years ago