℗ 2023 Parlophone Records Limited; A Warner Classics release
Released October 11, 2023
Duration 5h 13m 45s
Record Label Warner Classics
Genre Classical
 

Walter Gieseking Plays Mozart & Beethoven

Walter Gieseking

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Piano Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, K. 310  
1.1
I. Allegro maestoso
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
4:16
1.2
II. Andante cantabile con espressione
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
6:50
1.3
III. Presto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
2:59
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109  
1.4
I. Vivace, ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:45
1.5
II. Prestissimo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:11
1.6
III. (a) Andante molto cantabile e espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:09
1.7
III. (b) Variation I. Molto espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
1:50
1.8
III. (c) Variation II. Leggiermente
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
1:07
1.9
III. (d) Variation III. Allegro vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
0:24
1.10
III. (e) Variation IV. Etwas langsamer als das Thema
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
1:46
1.11
III. (f) Variaiton V. Allegro, ma non troppo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
0:45
1.12
III. (g) Variation VI. Tempo I del tema
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:10
12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353  
1.13
Tema - Variation I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:50
1.14
Variations II & III
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:45
1.15
Variations IV & V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:50
1.16
Variations VI & VII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:46
1.17
Variations VIII-X
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:31
1.18
Variation XI
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:10
1.19
Variation XII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:56
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight"  
1.20
I. Adagio sostenuto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
6:35
1.21
II. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:25
1.22
III. Presto agitato
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
5:19
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest"  
1.23
I. Largo - Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
7:21
1.24
II. Adagio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
8:42
1.25
III. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
6:01
Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330  
1.26
I. Allegro moderato
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
6:22
1.27
II. Andante cantabile
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
7:08
1.28
III. Allegretto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
5:22
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca"  
1.29
I. (a) Tema con variazoni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:57
1.30
I. (b) Variation I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:46
1.31
I. (c) Variation II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:52
1.32
I. (d) Variation III
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:56
1.33
I. (e) Variation IV
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:01
1.34
I. (f) Variation V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
2:08
1.35
I. (g) Variation VI
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:50
1.36
II. Menuetto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
5:43
1.37
III. Rondo
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
3:46
Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, Op. 16  
1.38
I. Grave - Allegro ma non troppo (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Philharmonia Wind Quartet
11:12
1.39
II. Andante cantabile (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Philharmonia Wind Quartet
7:52
1.40
III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Philharmonia Wind Quartet
5:33
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile"  
1.41
I. Allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
3:09
1.42
II. Andante
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
4:55
1.43
III. Rondo. Allegretto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:47
1.44
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
12:05
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58  
1.45
I. Allegro moderato
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Alceo Galliera; Philharmonia Orchestra
16:45
1.46
II. Andante con moto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Alceo Galliera; Philharmonia Orchestra
5:05
1.47
III. Rondo. Vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Alceo Galliera; Philharmonia Orchestra
9:36
6 German Dances, K. 509  
1.48
No. 1 in D Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:28
1.49
No. 2 in G Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:27
1.50
No. 3 in E-Flat Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:24
1.51
No. 4 in F Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:26
1.52
No. 5 in A Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:55
1.53
No. 6 in C Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
3:08
Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1  
1.54
I. Andante
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:40
1.55
II. Rondo. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:45
Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2  
1.56
I. Allegro ma non troppo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:45
1.57
II. Tempo di menuetto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:30
9 Variations on Duport's Minuet in D Major, K. 573  
1.58
Tema
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:41
1.59
Variation I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:35
1.60
Variation II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:35
1.61
Variation III
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:39
1.62
Variation IV
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:37
1.63
Variation V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:45
1.64
Variation VI
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:10
1.65
Variation VII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:31
1.66
Variation VIII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:15
1.67
Variation IX
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:24
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1  
1.68
I. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:44
1.69
II. Adagio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
5:30
1.70
III. Menuetto. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:56
1.71
IV. Prestissimo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
4:50
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique"  
1.72
I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
7:50
1.73
II. Adagio cantabile
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
5:47
1.74
III. Rondo. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
4:08
Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, K. 452  
1.75
I. Largo - Allegro moderato (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking; Philharmonia Wind Quartet
8:24
1.76
II. Larghetto (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking; Philharmonia Wind Quartet
7:09
1.77
III. Rondo. Allegro (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking; Philharmonia Wind Quartet
5:56
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"  
1.78
I. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Alceo Galliera; Philharmonia Orchestra
19:07
1.79
II. Adagio un poco mosso
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Alceo Galliera; Philharmonia Orchestra
7:09
1.80
III. Rondo. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking; Alceo Galliera; Philharmonia Orchestra
10:22
Walter Gieseking Plays Mozart & Beethoven is a timeless musical treasure, showcasing the virtuosity and artistry of the legendary pianist Walter Gieseking. Released by Warner Classics, this album is a testament to Gieseking's mastery of the classical repertoire, offering sublime interpretations of Mozart and Beethoven's compositions. Gieseking's delicate touch and nuanced phrasing breathe new life into these iconic works, transporting listeners to the heart of the classical era. With every note, this album exemplifies the enduring allure of Mozart and Beethoven's music while honoring the extraordinary talent of Walter Gieseking. It is a must-listen for classical music aficionados and a delightful journey through two of history's greatest composers.
192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Warner Classics Studio Masters

Tracks 1-80 – contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
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Peak
(dB FS)
RMS
(dB FS)
LUFS
(integrated)
DR
Album average
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-4.92
-12.45 to -0.46
-24.68
-33.45 to -17.29
-21.58
-31.00 to -14.20
12
8 to 16
1
I. Allegro maestoso
-2.93-20.95-18.312
2
II. Andante cantabile con espressione
-3.67-26.77-23.615
3
III. Presto
-2.12-22.51-19.812
4
I. Vivace, ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo
-0.46-24.42-20.614
5
II. Prestissimo
-1.62-20.15-16.411
6
III. (a) Andante molto cantabile e espressivo
-8.82-28.44-25.112
7
III. (b) Variation I. Molto espressivo
-4.48-26.24-22.714
8
III. (c) Variation II. Leggiermente
-1.67-21.13-16.710
9
III. (d) Variation III. Allegro vivace
-4.98-20.00-17.58
10
III. (e) Variation IV. Etwas langsamer als das Thema
-1.94-21.77-18.411
11
III. (f) Variaiton V. Allegro, ma non troppo
-1.48-17.29-14.511
12
III. (g) Variation VI. Tempo I del tema
-1.15-18.78-14.210
13
Tema - Variation I
-12.45-28.96-26.510
14
Variations II & III
-6.47-23.11-20.611
15
Variations IV & V
-8.80-25.12-22.510
16
Variations VI & VII
-5.23-24.59-22.012
17
Variations VIII-X
-9.26-26.34-23.811
18
Variation XI
-10.68-28.56-25.512
19
Variation XII
-7.29-24.92-21.59
20
I. Adagio sostenuto
-10.85-33.45-31.014
21
II. Allegretto
-5.99-26.83-24.114
22
III. Presto agitato
-2.00-20.93-18.011
23
I. Largo - Allegro
-1.01-21.57-17.012
24
II. Adagio
-4.78-29.31-25.716
25
III. Allegretto
-0.56-19.01-15.811
26
I. Allegro moderato
-6.46-26.52-23.913
27
II. Andante cantabile
-6.61-28.79-25.314
28
III. Allegretto
-3.56-24.89-22.215
29
I. (a) Tema con variazoni
-7.57-28.70-25.811
30
I. (b) Variation I
-5.08-25.12-22.212
31
I. (c) Variation II
-5.60-23.73-21.09
32
I. (d) Variation III
-6.22-23.44-20.810
33
I. (e) Variation IV
-7.27-24.76-22.110
34
I. (f) Variation V
-5.49-26.04-23.011
35
I. (g) Variation VI
-3.34-23.50-20.511
36
II. Menuetto
-2.92-24.10-21.413
37
III. Rondo
-2.42-21.59-18.311
38
I. Grave - Allegro ma non troppo (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
-2.87-22.10-18.912
39
II. Andante cantabile (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
-1.76-23.40-20.113
40
III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
-3.42-22.07-19.011
41
I. Allegro
-4.45-24.49-21.811
42
II. Andante
-9.33-27.08-24.112
43
III. Rondo. Allegretto
-6.52-25.60-22.512
44
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475
-2.35-26.46-22.516
45
I. Allegro moderato
-1.58-23.45-20.113
46
II. Andante con moto
-6.36-28.69-23.213
47
III. Rondo. Vivace
-1.90-23.90-20.113
48
No. 1 in D Major
-5.85-25.55-22.912
49
No. 2 in G Major
-3.90-25.92-23.315
50
No. 3 in E-Flat Major
-6.96-24.23-21.810
51
No. 4 in F Major
-5.71-26.37-23.911
52
No. 5 in A Major
-6.65-25.31-22.713
53
No. 6 in C Major
-2.99-22.35-19.413
54
I. Andante
-6.07-28.10-25.414
55
II. Rondo. Allegro
-2.32-24.32-21.514
56
I. Allegro ma non troppo
-2.43-23.66-20.813
57
II. Tempo di menuetto
-6.19-28.20-25.415
58
Tema
-7.90-27.40-24.310
59
Variation I
-10.63-25.25-22.710
60
Variation II
-4.74-20.88-18.412
61
Variation III
-8.36-24.45-22.010
62
Variation IV
-8.95-26.24-23.610
63
Variation V
-9.92-29.61-26.913
64
Variation VI
-9.24-30.13-26.210
65
Variation VII
-3.47-21.45-18.910
66
Variation VIII
-10.34-29.74-26.311
67
Variation IX
-4.19-23.21-19.412
68
I. Allegro
-1.01-22.26-19.314
69
II. Adagio
-6.43-29.81-26.516
70
III. Menuetto. Allegretto
-4.05-24.44-20.912
71
IV. Prestissimo
-1.80-21.05-18.012
72
I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
-3.17-22.97-19.412
73
II. Adagio cantabile
-4.43-28.90-25.616
74
III. Rondo. Allegro
-4.19-24.70-21.612
75
I. Largo - Allegro moderato (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
-1.87-21.93-18.812
76
II. Larghetto (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
-4.01-22.69-19.811
77
III. Rondo. Allegro (feat. Philharmonia Wind Quartet)
-2.56-21.74-18.812
78
I. Allegro
-1.32-21.07-17.212
79
II. Adagio un poco mosso
-7.04-29.85-26.915
80
III. Rondo. Allegro
-0.76-20.85-17.413

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