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Sonata for Piano no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”

Sonata for Piano no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein” by Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata, composed 1803. 493 recordings in this catalogue, from 1905 to 2020. Scored for Piano.

Most recorded performers

Ordered by the number of recordings in this catalogue.

Daniel Barenboim

Conductor · 21 recordings

Emil Gilels

Soloist · 20 recordings

Claudio Arrau

Soloist · 18 recordings

Wilhelm Kempff

Soloist · 18 recordings

Friedrich Gulda

Soloist · 16 recordings

Vladimir Horowitz

Soloist · 16 recordings

Walter Gieseking

Soloist · 16 recordings

Wilhelm Backhaus

Soloist · 16 recordings

Most reissued catalogue entries

Ranked by linked albums in the catalogue, with compilations left out and at most two entries per conductor or soloist. Some entries are candidate groups of movements with shared publications and credits. These connections do not establish a shared recording session, equivalent mastering or recording quality.

Wilhelm Kempff
candidate grouping · catalogue year 1964 · on 12 albums
Low-confidence candidate · 2 catalogue recordings
Browse 2 recordings and 12 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
- Recording 2
Linked albums
Wilhelm Kempff
catalogue year 1964 · on 9 albums
Browse 1 recording and 9 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
Linked albums
Emil Gilels
candidate grouping · catalogue year 1972 · on 8 albums
Low-confidence candidate · 2 catalogue recordings
Browse 2 recordings and 8 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
- Recording 2
Linked albums
Jenő Jandó
candidate grouping · catalogue year 1987 · on 7 albums
Low-confidence candidate · 2 catalogue recordings
Browse 2 recordings and 7 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
- Recording 1
- Recording 2
Linked albums
Vladimir Ashkenazy
candidate grouping · catalogue year 1973 · on 6 albums
Low-confidence candidate · 3 catalogue recordings
Browse 3 recordings and 6 linked albums
Recordings in this entry
Linked albums

Recordings (493 of 493)

Performance practice

Source-backed classifications. Unknown means no reviewed evidence is stored.

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Recording / performers	Year	Label
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brioDaniel Barenboim Year: 1983	1983	Deutsche Grammophon	11:32
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio molto - attaccaDaniel Barenboim Year: 1983	1983	Deutsche Grammophon	4:39
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio moltoDaniel Barenboim Year: 1983	1983	EuroArts Music International	4:38
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brioDaniel Barenboim Year: 1983	1983	EuroArts Music International	11:15
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato - PrestissimoDaniel Barenboim Year: 1983	1983	EuroArts Music International	10:58
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto moderatoDaniel Barenboim Year: 1983	1983	Deutsche Grammophon	11:22
Sonate No. 21 C-dur op. 53 »Waldstein-Sonate« (in C major • en ut majeur «L'Aurore»): I. Allegro con brioDaniel Barenboim Year: 1981	1981	Deutsche Grammophon	11:26
Sonate No. 21 C-dur op. 53 »Waldstein-Sonate« (in C major • en ut majeur «L'Aurore»): III. Rondo. Allegretto moderatoDaniel Barenboim Year: 1981	1981	Deutsche Grammophon	11:22
Sonate No. 21 C-dur op. 53 »Waldstein-Sonate« (in C major • en ut majeur «L'Aurore»): II. Introduzione. Adagio molto - attacca:Daniel Barenboim Year: 1981	1981	Deutsche Grammophon	4:38
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: Introduzione: Adagio moltoRudolf Buchbinder Year: 1980	1980	-	3:37
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: Rondo: Allegretto moderatoRudolf Buchbinder Year: 1980	1980	-	8:58
Klaviersonate Nr. 21 C-Dur, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brioRudolf Buchbinder Year: 1980	1980	-	9:20
Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: Allegro con brioRudolf Buchbinder Year: 1980	1980	-	9:20
Klaviersonate Nr. 21 C-Dur, Op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto moderatoRudolf Buchbinder Year: 1980	1980	-	9:06
Klaviersonate Nr. 21 C-Dur, Op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio moltoRudolf Buchbinder Year: 1980	1980	-	3:38
Piano Sonata No.21 In C Major, 'Waldstein'; 1. Allegro con brioIlana Vered Year: 1977	1977	Decca Classics	11:02
Piano Sonata No.21 In C Major, 'Waldstein'; 2. Introduzione (Adagio molto)Ilana Vered Year: 1977	1977	Decca Classics	4:49
Piano Sonata No.21 In C Major, 'Waldstein'; 3. Rondo (Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo)Ilana Vered Year: 1977	1977	Decca Classics	9:31
Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: I. Allegro con brioAnnie Fischer Year: 1977	1977	Hungaroton Classic	10:56
Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: II. Introduzione. Adagio molto – Attacca subitoAnnie Fischer Year: 1977	1977	Hungaroton	3:56

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