The Quartet in G Major Op.15 was inspired by Kempff's recovery on the island of Capri, following an illness during a concert tour in Sweden.
Recording & Production
This recording features a Fazioli 308 piano, a notable instrument in the world of classical music.
Composition History
Kempff's Trio in G minor was composed in 1911 when he was sixteen, showing a clear Brahmsian influence.
Compositional Technique
The Quartet in G Major Op.15 incorporates themes from Swedish folklore in its second movement and concludes with a lively Tarantella di Taormina.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Kempff, known as a leading pianist of the 20th century, considered composition his main artistic vocation and composed throughout his life.
Performer Biography
Ginevra Petrucci, the flutist, has performed in prestigious concert halls across Europe, the United States, South America, the Middle East, and the Far East.
Composition History
Kempff's composition professor, Robert Kahn, was a student of Johannes Brahms, which explains the Brahmsian influence in Kempff's early work.
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