Donald Satz ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>Bis recently issued a cd of Schumann piano works performed by Freddy
>Kempf. I might have read a review of this cd, but I don't have any
>particular memory of it. Any list members familiar with this recording
>or Kempf's playing in general?
I attended kempf's Wigmore Hall recital in London last month.
He opened with Betehoven's Op.111, a big mistake IMHO. Firstly not a good
work to open with, secondly he just isn't ready for it yet.
Schumann's Carnaval followed and was much better, although I'd say Kempf
was a colourist rather than an architect, if you see what I mean.
The last work, Rachmaninov's Second Sonata, was the best thing he played.
He is being hyped in certain quarters, but I wasn't overwhelmed.
Deryk Barker
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