Wilhelm Kempff: Fauré - Nocturne No. 6 in D flat, Op. 63

Wilhelm Walter Friedrich Kempff (25 November 1895 -- 23 May 1991) was a German pianist and composer. Although his repertory included Bach, Liszt, Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms, Kempff was particularly well known for his interpretations of the music of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert, both of whose complete sonatas he also recorded] He is considered to have been one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century. As a performer he stressed lyricism, charm, and spontaneity in