William Kapell

William Kapell/Robert Schumann - Works

William Kapell

11 media for this composer
6 labels for this composers
4 works for this composer
6 recordings for this composer

William Kapell ( 1922 - 1953 ) was born in New York City, New York. His virtuosic recordings of Rachmaninov, Khachaturian and Prokofiev led many to believe he was the most promising American pianist of his generation. Amidst recording the complete Chopin Mazurkas for RCA Victor he was killed in a plane crash returning to America after a tour in Australia.

William Kapell - Robert Schumann Discography

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Chamber/Ensemble

Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44
- performed with Fine Arts Quartet



Scenes from Childhood

Kinderszenen No. 1 in G Major, Op. 15 'Von fremden Landern und Menschen'
Kinderszenen No. 7 in F Major, Op. 15 'Traumerei'



Miscellaneous

Romance No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 28