Music profile for glenn gould, born 25 september 1932. He has inspired several transcriptions of the goldberg variations, as well as original compositions by alexina louie o magnum mysterium. Albums include the goldberg variations, the goldberg variations, and the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Chris oreilly, presto classical, 24th september 2012 more. Glenn herbert gouldfn 1fn 2 25 september 1932 4 october 1982 was a canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. More than any other composer, bach was goulds speciality.
Glenn herbert gould 25 september 1932 4 october 1982 was a canadian pianistwho became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. Glenn gould played the goldberg variations only with ab in 1955, which was a choice of a genius. While glenn gould was a pianist who performed the works of many composers, his name is inextricably linked to that of johann sebastian bach. While glenn goulds 1955 debut recording of bachs goldberg variations has attained legendary status, there are many devoted fans who rank the 1981 recording just as highly, even though it offers a dramatically different interpretation. The goldberg variations is the last recording to appear in glenn gould s lifetime, completing the discographical circle that had begun so spectacularly with the same work in 1955. The complete cbc broadcasts, 1954 1977 by sony classics. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remaster by glenn gould and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Bach goldberg variations glenn gould ml5060 6eye, condition is used. The recently discovered analog reels from the legendary 1981 recording sessions for the goldberg variations have been used for this new remaster for a true analog experience. In april and may 1981, 26 years after he had launched his international career, gould rerecorded and filmed the goldberg variations, a performance which some regard as the. In making his 1981 rerecording of the goldberg variations, glenn gould considered playing this variation at a slower tempo, in keeping with the tempo of the preceding variation variation 16, but ultimately decided not to because variation 17 is one of those rather skittish, slightly emptyheaded collections of scales and arpeggios which bach indulged when he wasnt writing sober and proper things like fugues and canons, and it just seemed to me that there wasnt enough substance to it to. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia.
Dvd 6 glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations by bruno monsaigeon complete scans including 190pages book. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. Tracks 101 to 2, 302 recorded 10, 141661955 columbia 30th street studio, ny. The goldberg variations 1954, prelude and fugues from the welltempered clavier ii 1952 1954 2001. He was particularly renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard music of johann sebastian bach. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the work. Bachs music simply transcends genres and his ability to develop and sculpt variations on a theme remain unsurpassed. The best of glenn goulds bach has some of his greatest bach recordings, an interesting and well written essay on goulds bach, and as a real bonus a dvd of the complete 1981 goldberg variations. The well tempered clavier book 2 prelude e fugue in a. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. December 4, 1959 cbc project 60 at home with glenn gould december 30, 1959 cbc glenn gould interview. Keeping in mind that the canadian pianist glenn gould would have celebrated his 80th birthday just a few months ago, sony has seen fit to release a deluxe limited set which gathers together all of goulds js bach recordings, mostly in their original lp covers with the photogenic, iconoclastic gould often in full focus. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remaster by glenn gould on amazon music. Glenn gould plays extracts from bachs aria with 30 variations bwv 988 also known as the goldberg variations.
Adagio glenn gould columbia symphony orchestra leonard bernstein. And three others are from the cbc, from 1957 to 1970, featuring gould and others playing a variety of bachs works. Darren sutherland, books and manuscripts specialist, commented. This bach complete collection doesnt contain glenn gould live in leningrad 1957 with bachs keyboard concerto no. Continuous performance until a commercial is generated by youtube.
In making his 1981 rerecording of the goldberg variations, glenn gould considered playing this variation at a slower tempo, in keeping with the tempo of the preceding variation variation 16, but ultimately decided not to because variation 17 is one of those rather skittish, slightly emptyheaded collections of scales and arpeggios which. Many gould fans are familiar with the monsaigneon films, as they have been widely circulated especially the goldberg variations video, which was my first introduction to seeing glenn gould perform. Dsd mastering single layer sacd barcode and other identifiers. Surprisingly there was a record of goulds performance of the goldberg variations in 1954 before 1955 in the canadian. This is original studio video made when gould was recording bachs goldberg variations in 1981.
The holy grail of glenn gould manuscripts at bonhams fine books. Lehmann and fabers narrative provides an intimate view of how rudi. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1955 youtube. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the work launched gould s career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most wellknown piano recordings. Twoweek tour of the soviet union, making glenn gould the first north american pianist to appear since the death of stalin. Documentary on glenn gould at a recording session, making a radio documentary and in the ontario northland. The holy grail of glenn gould manuscripts at bonhams. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording more details. Bachs the goldberg variations is one of the most famous works in the literature of the piano and an endless source of inspiration for pianist around the world and not only classical pianists.
Its very exciting to offer this extensively annotated glenn gould score from his 1981 recording of the goldberg variations. So, by all means, listen to goulds goldbergsearly 1955, late 1981. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from glenn gould at the discogs marketplace. Glenn gould complete columbia album collection, 81 cd box set.
Gould manuscripts are very rare in the marketplace, with no substantial gould manuscript ever having been sold at auction. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording variations 25 a 2 clav adagio. Glenn herbert gould fn 1 fn 2 september 25, 1932 october 4, 1982 was a canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg variations, sales of. Glenn gould concert dropout and the 1982 goldberg variations discussion with tim page. Glenn gould a state of wonder the complete goldberg. In memoriam glenn gould, 1982, christos hatzis the gouldberg variations, 1992, art lewis homage to glenn gould, 1996 and others. Discs 31 through 38 are given over to posthumously published live material from salzburg the goldberg variations and moscow the sinfonias, cbc radio and television material, a rare release with gould talking about bach in german, and two interview discs. It is just as well that an impressive hardback book accompanies the set. The new set includes both the original mono goldberg variations and the reprocessed stereo version of the same recording. Although glenn gould embraced a wider repertoire than most music lovers realize, his reputation primarily rests with bach, and in particular, the 1955 and 1981 goldberg variations recordings that essentially demarcate his international recording career. The complete cbc broadcasts, 1954 1977 2011 genius within.
Goldberg variations, bwv 988 variation 5 a 1 ovvero 2 clav. Glenn gould the goldberg variations johann sebastian. Glenn gould plays bach by glenn gould 8021945002388 cd. Fortunately for us, the eccentric pianist glenn gould, whose career. Discussion in music corner started by turnaround, oct 23. Glenn gould complete columbia album collection, 81 cd. Glenn gould pop culture wiki fandom powered by wikia. Solitude, exile and ecstasy was a bbc radio 3 drama broadcast in 1991. His playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and capacity to articulate the polyphonic texture of bachs music. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Glenn goulds radio debut, at age twelve, on a show featuring kiwanis music festival winners. He had first played the goldberg variations in concert in 1954, and the. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal.
Glenn gould the goldberg variations johann sebastian bach. His playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and capacity to articulate the polyphonic. Glenn gould the goldberg variations the complete unreleased recording sessions june 1955. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Glenn gould the complete bach collection 2012 box set. Cbs master works 76983, 1981 promo reply notify me helpful lists. The complete bach collection download all covers hd covers sd covers. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered.
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