About Gieseking
Walter Wilhelm Gieseking (November 5, 1895 – October 26, 1956) was a French-German pianist and composer. Born in Lyon in France, Gieseking was largely self-taught as a pianist until he studied at the conservatorium in Hanover. He studied with Karl Leimer, whom he had written a book with. He remained in Germany during World War II, and also performed sometimes in Nazi-occupied France; these things led to accusations of collaboration with the Nazi Party.
Top Tracks
Sonata No.14, 'Moonlight' in C# Minor, Op.27, No.2: I. Adagio sostenuto
Sonata No. 8, 'Pathetique' in C Minor: II. Adagio cantabile
Minuet and Trio in G Major, K.1
Allegro in B flat major, K.3
Minuet in F major, K.2
Minuet in F major, K.4
Minuet in F major, K.5
Minuet in D major, K.94
12 Variations on a Minuet by J. C. Fischer in C major, K.179
Piano Sonata No.1 in C major, K.279 - 1. Allegro
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