1.1 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1: I. Allegro
1.2 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1: II. Adagio
1.3 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
1.4 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1: IV. Prestissimo
1.5 Piano Sonata No. 2 in a Major, Op. 2, No. 2: I. Allegro Vivace
1.6 Piano Sonata No. 2 in a Major, Op. 2, No. 2: II. Largo Appassionato
1.7 Piano Sonata No. 2 in a Major, Op. 2, No. 2: III. Scherzo: Allegretto - Trio
1.8 Piano Sonata No. 2 in a Major, Op. 2, No. 2: IV. Rondo: Grazioso
1.9 Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: I. Allegro Con Brio
1.10 Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: II. Adagio
1.11 Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: III. Scherzo: Allegro - Trio
1.12 Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: IV. Allegro Assai
2.1 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7: I. Molto Allegro
2.2 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7: II. Largo Con Gran Espressione
2.3 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7: III. Allegro
2.4 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7: Iv. Rondo: Poco Allegretto
2.5 Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1: I. Molto Allegro E Con Brio
2.6 Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1: II. Adagio Molto
2.7 Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1: III. Finale: Prestissimo
2.8 Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2: I. Allegro
2.9 Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2: II. Allegretto
2.10 Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2: III. Finale: Presto
2.11 Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3: I. Presto
2.12 Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3: II. Largo E Mesto
2.13 Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3: III. Menuetto - Trio - Menuetto: Allegro
2.14 Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3: IV. Rondo: Allegro
3.1 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro Di Molto E Con Brio
3.2 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": II. Adagio Cantabile
3.3 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": III. Rondo: Allegro
3.4 Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14, No. 1: I. Allegro
3.5 Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14, No. 1: II. Allegretto
3.6 Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14, No. 1: III. Rondo: Allegro Comodo
3.7 Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2: I. Allegro
3.8 Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2: II. Andante
3.9 Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2: III. Scherzo: Allegro Assai
3.10 Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: I. Allegro Con Brio
3.11 Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: II. Adagio Con Molto Espressione
3.12 Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: III. Minuetto
3.13 Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: Iv. Rondo: Allegretto
4.1 Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26: I. Andante Con Variazioni
4.2 Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26: II. Scherzo: Molto Allegro
4.3 Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26: III. Marcia Funebre Sulla Morte D'un Eroe
4.4 Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26: Iv. Allegro
4.5 Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1: I. Andante
4.6 Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1: II. Allegro Molto E Vivace
4.7 Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1: III. Adagio Con Espressione
4.8 Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1: Iv. Allegro Vivace
4.9 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio Sostenuto
4.10 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": II. Allegretto
4.11 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": III. Presto Agitato
4.12 Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28, "Pastoral": I. Allegro
4.13 Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28, "Pastoral": II. Andante
4.14 Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28, "Pastoral": III. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace
4.15 Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28
Number of discs:
4
Description:
German pianist Walter Gieseking (1895-1956) features prominently among the finest keyboard virtuosi of the first half of the 20th c., especially noted for his superb pedal technique and unmatched subtlety and coloration, especially in, for example, his pre-WWII Debussy recordings. Personal and professional setbacks in the aftermath of the Allied Victory curtailed his career somewhat, yet he still managed a fairly prolific performance schedule, which included these famous Beethoven sonata broadcasts from Saarbru¨cken and London between 1949-56, which now see a return to availability.
The CD "Pno Sons 1" features the masterful piano sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven, interpreted by the renowned pianist Walter Gieseking. This release from And offers listeners a chance to experience some of Beethoven?s most celebrated works in an intimate and expressive performance. Gieseking, known for his nuanced touch and deep musical insight, brings out the emotional depth and structural brilliance of each sonata on this recording. The clarity and warmth of the sound make it a must-have for classical music enthusiasts as well as newcomers eager to explore Beethoven's genius through one of history?s greatest interpreters. The manufacturer And is recognized for its commitment to high-quality audio productions that honor both artist intent and listener experience.