Kapell Rediscovered
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Free Music Review: More Gems From Kapell
Hit: 5 Stars
Although this CD is derived from over the air Australian radio in a bygone era, it is important for anyone who wants as much Kapell material as possible. The Rach 3 alone is worth the admission fee. If you love Kapell you will want this CD for the music, and you will ignore the sometimes scratchy surface noise. I am overjoyed that this material was discovered and published. Get it if you want to hear what piano interpretation can be from a young, brilliant, American virtuoso.Free Music Review: Kapell rediscovered vividly
Hit: 5 Stars
The parties involved in processing the acetate discs of William Kapell's performances in WILLIAM KAPELL reDISCOVERED have, in my opinion, managed masterfully to present them in vivid sound. The original discs were recorded from radio broadcasts by an amateur in Australia in 1953 and, while noisy, are given to us WITHOUT the kind of noise reduction and filtration that dulls tone and severely masks overtones. Praise to RCA/Sony/BMG Masterworks.Free Music Review: Shines despite the flaws.
Hit: 5 Stars
The sound is sub-par, and some of the music is not among my favorites (not sure how much more of Rach 3rd, Khachaturian, or Moussorgski's Pictures I could possibly take), but the playing is glorious and the set does complete my personal Kapell collection; so, five stars without reservation.Free Music Review: Kapell Rediscovere
Hit: 5 Stars
It is extremely moving to hear these recordings of Kapell which we didn't know existed. He was such a major talent who died so young.Free Music Review: Wonderful musician, terrible presentation
Hit: 4 Stars
It was with great anticipation that I awaited the release of this latest Kapell recording. Certainly, I would suggest that any Kapell fan purchase this set immediately, due to the pianist's outstanding qualities.
2 major criticisms, however. First, the packaging is terrible. A cardboard exterior glued to thin plastic cases simply becomes tattered and worn in a very short space of time. Also, the liner notes are glued to the inside of the case. The case must be fully open in two directions in order to read the notes. It would seem that the company which designed the case is more familiar with designing cases for 'pop' albums.
Secondly, why splice and insert totally disparate recordings into these performances? Consumers of this type of product are usually collectors interested in specific performance values. We accept incomplete or poor recordings knowingly. Personally, I would prefer an incomplete original. A spliced recording (and very poorly executed at that) adds nothing. In fact, it detracts from the performance. This is a sorry miscalculation on the part of Sony and those responsible for this set. Nevertheless, it is Kapell so, enjoy.