Karl Kämpf (1874 - 1950) was a German composer of the late Romantic and early 20th-Century eras. Much of his output was for harmonium as well as vocal music. For cello, he composed a Legende (Op. 31) and a set of 3 pieces called Faschings-Szenen (Op.44, Carnival Scenes). The movements include Geständnis (Confession), Andalusian Serenade, and Jongleur (Juggler). The Serenade uses flamenco guitar-style strumming. This piece was brought to America in 1921 by the cellist Joseph Press but was soon forgotten after Press’s sudden death in 1924.
Yuriy Leonovich, cello
Kristin Leonovich, piano
Recorded live on 27 June 2024 at Harpe Chapel, First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC for the Varna International Festival.
Microphones: AEA R84A (cello), Schoeps MK22 pair in ORTF (piano)
Recorded: Zoom F8n
Camera: Sony AX43