The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered by glenn gould on amazon music. Bach, variazioni goldberg 1981 youtube bach english suite no 2 in a major bwv 807 glenn gould 432hz duration. In a 1981 interview, gould reflected on the studios situation. Glenn gould s exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. Glenn gould the complete goldberg v ariations 1955. Appropriately, the pianist also closed his studio career with a more ruminative yet still exciting version, in 1981. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. For gould completists, or for those who already own a set of the goldberg variations, i recommend. The music gould used for his 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations offers a window onto his studio work after he stopped performing. Glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg. Glenn gould score from his 1981 recording of the goldberg variations. The holy grail of glenn gould manuscripts at bonhams fine books. 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. G lenn goulds extraordinary career was bracketed by the goldberg variations.
Integrale delle registrazioni bachiane glenn gould. As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. What a shame that he couldnt find a way to record his art without the silly vocal tics that seem to popup in every one of the 30 variations. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording vinyl by gould, glenn, bach, johann sebastian from amazons classical music store. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. This rerelease of gould s two studio recordings of the goldberg variations was accompanied by a bonus lp with a long interview he had conducted with the american journalist tim page in connection with the 1981 version.
Goulds 1981 recording of the goldberg variations was among the first classical records released his label that had been digitally recorded and edited. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording glenn gould, johann sebastian bach. The complete sessions have been recently released on disc. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. Gould looked older than his fortynine yearsa stooped, paunchy, rumpled, balding man.
Brilliantly conceived and executed, nicholas hopkins edition of the 1981 gouldberg variations represents a high mark in performance studya transcription of glenn goulds 1981 studio recording, from the finish of his career, combined with criticism and analysis from a sensitive scholar. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Robert russ produzierten edition glenn gouldthe goldberg variations. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. Glenn gould, bach the little bach book 1981, vinyl.
Romance on three legs, the story of glenn gould s piano. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording more details. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. Glenn gould, piano aria variation 1 variation 2 variation 3. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 r ecording vinyl. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered. 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.
Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 german martinez. This is a release of the two recordings glenn gould made of the goldberg variations technically called the aria with different variations by bach, one in 1955 which set the world alight, and the last recording he made in 1981. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pl1046 glenn goulds goldberg variations for solo piano. Goldberg variations aria bach by glenn gould bwv 988. This transcription of glenn goulds 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bachs. This is the original studio video during which gould recorded bachs goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd. So when a score that meticulously transcribes every detail of glenn goulds famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations was published recently, while i was impressed with the. The 1981 digital recording by glenn gould from amazons classical music store. At the time, digital editing was relatively primitive. Glenn goulds bach score surfaces, scrawls and all the new york. You also get the added benifit of his humming along with everything what a very personal touch. 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. Glenn goulds exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions.
Glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. Thanks to a potent mix of rhythmic precision and blindingfast tempijust listen to the liftoff of variation 5glenn gould burst onto the record industrys radar with his 1955 performance of this bach masterwork. The goldberg variations 1981 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Canon on the unison variation 4 variation 5 variation 6. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Topics johann sebastian bach, glenn gould, johann sebastian bach. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 musicians friend. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal.
Goulds album both established the goldberg variations within the contemporary classical. The complete unreleased recording sessions june 1955 dokumentiert. The 1981 digital recording by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. 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. Heres glenn gould playing bachs goldberg variations, since this is a biography of him and hes a musician. While glenn gould s 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. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by glenn gould and 50 million songs.
Glenn gould a state of wonder the complete goldberg. Darren sutherland, books and manuscripts specialist, commented. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording. This collection is a transcription of glenn goulds 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by glenn gould and 50 million songs with amazon music unlimited. Im studying bachs goldberg variations and i bought this book.
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