Walter Gieseking
German pianist (1895–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Wilhelm Gieseking (5 November 1895 – 26 October 1956) was a French-born German pianist and composer. Gieseking was renowned for his subtle touch, pedaling, and dynamic control—particularly in the music of Debussy and Ravel; he made integral recordings of all their published works which were extant during his life. He also recorded most of Mozart's solo piano works.[1]
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Walter Gieseking | |
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Born | 5 November 1895 Lyon, France |
Died | 26 October 1956(1956-10-26) (aged 60) |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer |
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