Favorite Piano Transcriptions
The best transcriptions aren’t always the best performances. Nevertheless, Kempff is no slouch and his oeuvre is worth the splurge. In particular, the G minor English Suite is a revelation in voice leading. Likewise, the Alessandro Borgese opus, a modern piece with an enviable pedigree, is a worthy addition to any collection.
Other notable entries include the first edition of the Grainger ‘Free Settings of Favorite Melodies’. Aside from the obvious, the ‘Cradle Song’ is a fine example of Grainger’s mastery of the piano. It’s also worth noting that the ‘Cradle Song’ is the only ‘Cradle Song’ to make it onto the list of the best Brahms. This is a pity, because the ‘Cradle Song’ is as much about the human spirit as it is about the ‘Cradle’. One of the most intriguing aspects of ‘Cradle Song’ is the way Grainger plays around with the instrument to reveal its many facets.
Kempff’s transcription of the aforementioned ‘Gramberger opus’ is no less impressive. It’s not only the longest piece in the set, but it’s also the only one that makes it on to the list of the best Brahms. As well, it is the only one to be played in stereo. Although not as dazzling as its predecessors, the ‘Gramberger opus’ is still a notch above the competition.
Kempff’s Favorite Piano Transcriptions
Despite its flaws, ‘Gramberger opus’ is one of the best collections of ‘Cradle Songs’ ever assembled. For those who love classical music, ‘Gramberger opus’ is an excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
If you’re a piano player, then you know the pleasure of playing through piano transcriptions. These are the arrangements of classical and contemporary pieces that are based on the original works and are performed by pianists. Usually, these arrangements are free. However, sometimes, they can also be purchased. There are many reasons why you may want to purchase piano transcriptions. For example, you may want to play a piece that you haven’t tried before. You may also like to have a collection of piano pieces to play when you are feeling down. And, if you are a fan of jazz, you may want to try out a song from an album that features some of the best piano transcriptions.
The best piano transcriptions are those that are carefully transcribed. This means that the transcriber has to carefully consider the underlying work in order to create a new soundworld for the piano. A piano transcribed by a great pianist can sound remarkably beautiful. On the other hand, a poor transcription can leave you wondering why you decided to take up the piano in the first place.
One of the most famous piano transcriptions is the Swan Lake transcription by Earl Wild. It is a beautiful, romantic piece. But, it is also one of the most difficult to play. Although it is written in the major key, the chord progressions are not always straightforward. When you are practicing, you need to be aware of the different dynamics and accidentals that are present in the piece.
