William Kapell

William Kapell (September 20, 1922 – October 29, 1953) was an American pianist and recording artist, killed at the age of 31 in the crash of a commercial airliner returning from a concert tour in Australia.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 20, 1922 (Manhattan), Died October 29, 1953 (Kings Mountain)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E0RC-1965 12-in. 12/18/1950 Shepherd's complaint William Kapell Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0RC-1966 12-in. 12/18/1950 Serenade to a doll William Kapell Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0RC-1967 12-in. 12/18/1950 Jumbo's lullaby William Kapell Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0RC-1968 12-in. 12/20/1950 The little shepherd William Kapell Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kapell, William," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352540.

Kapell, William. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352540.

"Kapell, William." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/352540

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