Kempff plays Schubert Impromptu op.90 (D 899) no.3

Impromptu in G-flat major, composed in 1827, is a classic example of Schubert's lyrical facility, as well as his fondness for long melodic lines. Though written in G-flat major, the work was printed by the first publisher in G major. Today, both are played, but the original version is preferred more.

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Recorded in 1965.

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Music

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• Wilhelm
• Kempff
• Schubert
• Impromptu
• op.90
• D899
• Schnabel
• Horowitz
• Brendel
• Schiff

[EricTheRed03]

I love you Kempff. Ohh and Horowitz is pretty good at this one too!

[xper2xper]

@EricTheRed03

Take a look at the Cherkassky performance I've posted couple of days back, video recording of his concert in Japan, playing all the four impromptus, D.899. Wonderful performance as well.

Cheers!

[berlinzerberus]

wilhelm kempff was a master of phrasing and of the cantabile.the melodious sound of his piano playing seems everlasting and doesnt come to an end.

b e a u t i f u l !!

[kanerio1x1]

schade, das man ihn nicht mehr spielen sehen kann. aber man man muss es noch besser spielen damit es so klingt wie es klingen muss. Ich wünschte, ich hätte Schubert selbst gehört.

[Felixelio]

Une interprétation tellement poétique pour cette musique de l'âme qu'est la musique de Schubert..

[kvnmuadib]

I have been listening to these versions (the others posted by fyb) for many years...the original deutche grammophon vinyl lp is also available on cd i believe... ilisten to a very faithful cassette

i recorded on TD super avilyn in the car ...my old dual 1019 does the trick for the lp..like brendel as well but kempff is trumps

[stinkycheesefoot]

@sriyash260

It is definitely a Wilhelm Kempff recording. Sound quality in the 60's was in many respects as good/better than today. Decca sound anyone ?

[fledgehog]

amazing how clear the melodic line is

[Gebissimo]

Toute en retenue, légèreté : c'est aérien

[robbiejohnson2011]

@sriyash260 It sounds like a magnetic record to me.