You have to admire RCA for putting out this performance of Chopin's "Funeral March" Sonata recorded in 1953 in Geelong, Australia, of all places. The recorded sound is frankly awful, extremely limited in color and dynamics with a layer of tape hiss as thick as burnt tomato sauce. But since William Kapell is playing and since Kapell left so very little recorded evidence of his playing, RCA decided to release this Funeral March as part of the Kapell Edition, Vol. 2. It was a wise decision. Its sonic flaws aside, this is one ...
Read More
You have to admire RCA for putting out this performance of Chopin's "Funeral March" Sonata recorded in 1953 in Geelong, Australia, of all places. The recorded sound is frankly awful, extremely limited in color and dynamics with a layer of tape hiss as thick as burnt tomato sauce. But since William Kapell is playing and since Kapell left so very little recorded evidence of his playing, RCA decided to release this Funeral March as part of the Kapell Edition, Vol. 2. It was a wise decision. Its sonic flaws aside, this is one of the great recordings of the sonata: brilliantly virtuosic, darkly violent, and utterly despairing. The Grave opening of the first movement is enough to wake the dead with a second theme that longs for life. The Scherzo is truly demonic, skulking, and screaming its rage at life. The Marche funèbre itself is dramatic, heroic, lyrical, and not at all histrionic with a coda that'll leave you shuddering. And the pianissimo Presto finale is truly a wind across the grave. The rest of the...
Read Less
Add this copy of William Kapell Edition, Vol. 2: Chopin: Sonatas Nos. 2 to cart. £6.45, good condition, Sold by GoodwillVSB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxnard, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by RCA Red Seal.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is a USED ITEM. The CD is in nice condition but may have minor SCUFFS and or SCRATCHES on the DISC and PACKAGING. MAY NOT INCLUDE the CD insert booklet. Thank you for supporting Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara County in our mission to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families through education, skills training, and the power of employment. OUR MEDIA HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. WE CLEAN OUR DISK FOR MINOR SCRACTHES.
Add this copy of William Kapell Edition Vol.2-Chopin: Sonatas; to cart. £6.46, fair condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by RCA Red Seal.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. Disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
Add this copy of William Kapell Edition, Vol. 2: Chopin: Sonatas Nos. 2 to cart. £6.46, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Sony Classical.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
