Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Walter Gieseking's masterful renditions of Mozart and Beethoven. Released on October 11, 2023, by Warner Classics, this expansive collection spans over three hours and twelve minutes, featuring 80 meticulously crafted tracks. Gieseking's virtuosity shines through in his interpretations of Mozart's Piano Sonatas, including the renowned "Alla Turca" and the delicate "Sonata facile," as well as Beethoven's iconic works like the "Moonlight Sonata" and the "Piano Concerto No. 4." The album also includes Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 and the Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, Op. 16. The album will be released in a variety of formats, including FLAC. The album is a testament to Gieseking's profound understanding and deep connection with these classical masterpieces, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a must-listen, showcasing the enduring brilliance of Mozart and Beethoven through the lens of one of the most celebrated pianists of the 20th century.
Tracks
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, K. 310: I. Allegro maestosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, K. 310: II. Andante cantabile con espressioneWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, K. 310: III. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo - Adagio espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. PrestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (a) Andante molto cantabile e espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (b) Variation I. Molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (c) Variation II. LeggiermenteLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (d) Variation III. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (e) Variation IV. Etwas langsamer als das ThemaLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (f) Variation V. Allegro, ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. (g) Variation VI. Tempo I del temaLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Tema - Variation IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Variations II & IIIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Variations IV & VWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Variations VI & VIIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Variations VIII-XWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Variation XIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 12 Variations on "La belle Françoise" in E-Flat Major, K. 353: Variation XIIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": III. Presto agitatoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": I. Largo - AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": III. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: I. Allegro moderatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (a) Tema con variazoniWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (b) Variation IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (c) Variation IIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (d) Variation IIIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (e) Variation IVWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (f) Variation VWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": I. (g) Variation VIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": II. MenuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": III. RondoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, Op. 16: I. Grave - Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking, Philharmonia Wind Quartet
Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, Op. 16: II. Andante cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking, Philharmonia Wind Quartet
Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, Op. 16: III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking, Philharmonia Wind Quartet
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": III. Rondo. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Mozart: 6 German Dances, K. 509: No. 1 in D MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 6 German Dances, K. 509: No. 2 in G MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
Mozart: 6 German Dances, K. 509: No. 3 in E-Flat MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Gieseking
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