℗ 2024 Parlophone Records Limited; A Warner Classics release
Released September 10, 2024
Duration 2h 33m 53s
Record Label Warner Classics
Genre Classical
 

Moonlight. Variations, Preludes and Other Piano Works by Mozart, Debussy, Grieg, Beethoven & Schumann

Walter Gieseking

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Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117  
1.1
No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:21
1.2
No. 12, Minstrels
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:08
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca"  
1.3
I. (a) Tema con variazoni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:57
1.4
I. (b) Variation I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:46
1.5
I. (c) Variation II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:52
1.6
I. (d) Variation III
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:56
1.7
I. (e) Variation IV
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:01
1.8
I. (f) Variation V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
2:08
1.9
I. (g) Variation VI
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:50
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je Maman" in C Major, K. 265  
1.10
Tema - Variations I & II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:13
1.11
Variations III - V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:11
1.12
Variations VI & VII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:43
1.13
Variations VIII - X
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:06
1.14
Variation XI
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:10
1.15
Variation XII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:51
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight"  
1.16
I. Adagio sostenuto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
6:35
1.17
II. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:25
1.18
III. Presto agitato
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
5:19
Lyric Pieces, Book V, Op. 54  
1.19
No. 3, March of the Dwarfs
Edvard Grieg; Walter Gieseking
3:15
Lyric Pieces, Book IX, Op. 68  
1.20
No. 5, At the Cradle
Edvard Grieg; Walter Gieseking
2:54
Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113  
1.21
I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:07
1.22
II. Jimbo's Lullaby
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:13
1.23
III. Serenade for the Doll
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:00
1.24
IV. The Snow Is Dancing
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:08
1.25
V. The Little Shepherd
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:07
1.26
VI. Golliwog's Cakewalk
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:50
Kinderszenen, Op. 15  
1.27
No. 1, Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
1:25
1.28
No. 2, Kuriose Geschichte
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
1:02
1.29
No. 3, Hasche-Mann
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
0:29
1.30
No. 4, Bittendes Kind
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
0:50
1.31
No. 5, Glückes genug
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
0:35
1.32
No. 6, Wichtige Begebenheit
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
0:47
1.33
No. 7, Träumerei
Robert Schumann; Walter Gieseking
2:40
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca"  
1.34
III. Rondo
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
3:46
7 Variations on "Willem von Nassau" in D Major, K. 25  
1.35
Tema
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:30
1.36
Variations I & II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:56
1.37
Variations III & IV
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:55
1.38
Variation V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:57
1.39
Variations VI & VII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:03
Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117  
1.40
No. 1, Danseuses de Delphes
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:11
1.41
No. 6, Des pas sur la neige
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:27
1.42
No. 10, La cathédrale engloutie
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
6:32
8 Variations on "Dieu d'amour" in F Major, K. 352  
1.43
Tema
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:40
1.44
Variation I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:35
1.45
Variation II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:32
1.46
Variation III
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:33
1.47
Variation IV
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:34
1.48
Variation V
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:49
1.49
Variation VI
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:32
1.50
Variation VII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
1:17
1.51
Variation VIII
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Walter Gieseking
0:34
Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75  
1.52
I. Prélude
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:35
1.53
II. Menuet
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:24
1.54
III. Clair de lune
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
5:15
1.55
IV. Passepied
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:44
Lyric Pieces, Book III, Op. 43  
1.56
No. 6, To the Spring
Edvard Grieg; Walter Gieseking
2:36
Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47  
1.57
No. 2, Album Leaf
Edvard Grieg; Walter Gieseking
3:02
Lyric Pieces, Book V, Op. 54  
1.58
No. 6, Bell Ringing
Edvard Grieg; Walter Gieseking
3:16
Lyric Pieces, Book VIII, Op. 65  
1.59
No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Edvard Grieg; Walter Gieseking
6:16
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March"  
1.60
I. Andante con variazioni
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
7:50
1.61
Tarantelle styrienne, CD 77, L. 69
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
4:44
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1  
1.62
I. Andante - Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
3:50
1.63
II. Allegro molto e vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:04
1.64
III. Adagio con espressione - Allegro vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
2:55
1.65
IV. Allegro vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Walter Gieseking
5:39
2 Arabesques, CD 74, L. 66  
1.66
No. 1, Andantino con moto
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
3:38
1.67
No. 2, Allegretto scherzando
Claude Debussy; Walter Gieseking
2:48
Moonlight: Variations, Preludes, and Other Piano Works by Walter Gieseking, released on Warner Classics, showcases the legendary pianist's mastery of classical repertoire. Featuring works by Mozart, Debussy, Grieg, Beethoven, and Schumann, Gieseking’s interpretations are known for their nuance, clarity, and expressive touch. From the serene elegance of Mozart to the evocative impressionism of Debussy, this album spans a range of styles, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. Gieseking’s unparalleled artistry brings new depth to these timeless compositions, making this a must-have for classical music lovers.
192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Warner Classics Studio Masters

Tracks 1-67 – contains high-resolution digital transfers of material originating from an analogue master source
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LUFS
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-13.79 to -0.88
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-22.34
-31.20 to -15.10
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9 to 15
1
No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin
-11.21-31.91-28.313
2
No. 12, Minstrels
-2.24-22.95-18.212
3
I. (a) Tema con variazoni
-7.57-28.70-25.811
4
I. (b) Variation I
-5.08-25.12-22.212
5
I. (c) Variation II
-5.60-23.73-21.09
6
I. (d) Variation III
-6.22-23.44-20.810
7
I. (e) Variation IV
-7.27-24.76-22.110
8
I. (f) Variation V
-5.49-26.04-23.011
9
I. (g) Variation VI
-3.34-23.50-20.511
10
Tema - Variations I & II
-5.22-25.51-22.411
11
Variations III - V
-5.93-24.32-21.311
12
Variations VI & VII
-6.29-21.93-19.410
13
Variations VIII - X
-6.80-24.26-21.311
14
Variation XI
-10.36-30.07-26.813
15
Variation XII
-1.95-21.06-17.710
16
I. Adagio sostenuto
-10.85-33.45-31.014
17
II. Allegretto
-5.99-26.83-24.114
18
III. Presto agitato
-2.00-20.93-18.011
19
No. 3, March of the Dwarfs
-2.92-23.79-18.111
20
No. 5, At the Cradle
-8.05-28.69-25.112
21
I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
-2.93-24.07-20.410
22
II. Jimbo's Lullaby
-13.79-32.52-29.612
23
III. Serenade for the Doll
-6.17-29.64-26.614
24
IV. The Snow Is Dancing
-5.92-26.85-23.612
25
V. The Little Shepherd
-10.12-31.49-27.111
26
VI. Golliwog's Cakewalk
-1.89-22.33-17.812
27
No. 1, Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
-10.21-29.31-26.512
28
No. 2, Kuriose Geschichte
-4.38-22.28-19.411
29
No. 3, Hasche-Mann
-2.35-19.87-17.010
30
No. 4, Bittendes Kind
-10.01-30.53-27.010
31
No. 5, Glückes genug
-2.42-17.97-15.110
32
No. 6, Wichtige Begebenheit
-0.88-17.90-15.212
33
No. 7, Träumerei
-7.08-28.16-24.714
34
III. Rondo
-2.42-21.59-18.311
35
Tema
-12.30-27.80-25.010
36
Variations I & II
-10.56-28.79-26.111
37
Variations III & IV
-6.51-22.24-19.710
38
Variation V
-10.82-28.67-25.411
39
Variations VI & VII
-8.18-25.59-22.510
40
No. 1, Danseuses de Delphes
-4.53-29.25-25.315
41
No. 6, Des pas sur la neige
-13.13-35.12-31.212
42
No. 10, La cathédrale engloutie
-1.13-23.56-17.713
43
Tema
-7.14-27.41-24.612
44
Variation I
-7.55-27.30-24.611
45
Variation II
-8.05-24.41-21.910
46
Variation III
-4.30-23.12-20.110
47
Variation IV
-6.32-25.29-22.510
48
Variation V
-7.14-26.93-24.110
49
Variation VI
-6.98-22.41-19.810
50
Variation VII
-8.67-29.67-26.413
51
Variation VIII
-6.70-25.88-22.212
52
I. Prélude
-1.85-22.70-18.913
53
II. Menuet
-2.05-20.55-17.410
54
III. Clair de lune
-3.15-28.08-23.813
55
IV. Passepied
-6.11-26.94-24.211
56
No. 6, To the Spring
-4.05-22.86-19.211
57
No. 2, Album Leaf
-6.64-25.85-22.512
58
No. 6, Bell Ringing
-4.06-27.85-24.315
59
No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
-2.15-23.10-19.312
60
I. Andante con variazioni
-3.06-24.02-20.713
61
Tarantelle styrienne, CD 77, L. 69
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62
I. Andante - Allegro
-3.46-27.38-24.015
63
II. Allegro molto e vivace
-3.89-24.55-21.412
64
III. Adagio con espressione - Allegro vivace
-8.25-31.58-28.315
65
IV. Allegro vivace
-2.71-22.91-19.512
66
No. 1, Andantino con moto
-4.24-24.89-21.812
67
No. 2, Allegretto scherzando
-3.11-24.04-20.412

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