℗ 2023 Parlophone Records Limited; A Warner Classics release
| Released | April 1, 2023 |
| Duration | 1h 11m 27s |
| Record Label | Warner Classics |
| Genre | Classical |
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 9, 10, 11 & 12
Walter Gieseking
Available in MQA and 192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1
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1.1
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I. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
4:58 | |||
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1.2
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II. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
3:37 | |||
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1.3
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III. Rondo. Allegro comodo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
3:14 | |||
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Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2
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1.4
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I. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
6:31 | |||
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1.5
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II. Andante
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
6:29 | |||
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1.6
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III. Scherzo. Allegro assai
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
3:14 | |||
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Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22
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1.7
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I. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
5:18 | |||
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1.8
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II. Adagio con molt' espressione
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
9:00 | |||
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1.9
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III. Menuetto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
3:07 | |||
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1.10
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IV. Rondo. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
6:28 | |||
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Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March"
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1.11
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I. Andante con variazioni
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
7:50 | |||
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1.12
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II. Scherzo, allegro molto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
2:30 | |||
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1.13
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III. Maestoso andante, marcia funebre sulla morte d'un eroe
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
6:15 | |||
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1.14
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IV. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking |
2:56 | |||
Walter Gieseking's programme of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Nos. 9, 10, 11 & 12, released by Warner Classics, is a remarkable collection showcasing the virtuosic talent of the legendary pianist. The four sonatas, composed in the early 19th century, are widely considered to be some of Beethoven's most groundbreaking works. Gieseking's interpretation is a masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth, bringing out the intricacies and nuances of each composition. From the soaring melodies of Sonata No. 9, to the haunting beauty of Sonata No. 10, to the dramatic tension of Sonata No. 11, and the intricate structure of Sonata No. 12, Gieseking's performance is a true tour de force.
192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Warner Classics Studio Masters
Tracks 1-14 – contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
Tracks 1-14 – contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -3.51 -7.13 to -1.09 | -24.75 -30.65 to -19.79 | -21.52 -27.20 to -16.10 | 13 11 to 15 | |
| 1 | I. Allegro | -2.12 | -24.80 | -21.7 | 14 |
| 2 | II. Allegretto | -6.69 | -28.62 | -25.4 | 14 |
| 3 | III. Rondo. Allegro comodo | -3.93 | -24.03 | -20.8 | 12 |
| 4 | I. Allegro | -6.09 | -26.31 | -23.5 | 13 |
| 5 | II. Andante | -3.98 | -28.39 | -25.1 | 15 |
| 6 | III. Scherzo. Allegro assai | -3.11 | -26.08 | -22.7 | 15 |
| 7 | I. Allegro con brio | -2.05 | -23.07 | -20.3 | 14 |
| 8 | II. Adagio con molt' espressione | -7.13 | -30.65 | -27.2 | 15 |
| 9 | III. Menuetto | -5.15 | -24.38 | -21.5 | 13 |
| 10 | IV. Rondo. Allegretto | -1.91 | -24.95 | -21.9 | 14 |
| 11 | I. Andante con variazioni | -3.06 | -24.02 | -20.7 | 13 |
| 12 | II. Scherzo, allegro molto | -1.22 | -19.79 | -16.1 | 11 |
| 13 | III. Maestoso andante, marcia funebre sulla morte d'un eroe | -1.09 | -21.33 | -17.1 | 13 |
| 14 | IV. Allegro | -1.56 | -20.05 | -17.3 | 12 |