Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked with Gould for the remainder of his life. His final recording Read Full BioGlenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked with Gould for the remainder of his life. His final recording, in 1981, was also of the Goldberg Variations -- a much more studied and reflective interpretation of the work.
Gould was also known for his uncommon views regarding the value of recorded performances vs. live performances (he stopped performing live in 1964), and regarding some canonical composers (particularly Mozart, whom he referred to as a 'mediocre composer'). Later in his life Gould also became known for his work as a radio documentarian with the Canadian Broadcasting Company (a statue of Gould can be found outside the CBC headquarters in Gould's hometown of Toronto).
Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked with Gould for the remainder of his life. His final recording Read Full BioGlenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked with Gould for the remainder of his life. His final recording, in 1981, was also of the Goldberg Variations -- a much more studied and reflective interpretation of the work.
Gould was also known for his uncommon views regarding the value of recorded performances vs. live performances (he stopped performing live in 1964), and regarding some canonical composers (particularly Mozart, whom he referred to as a 'mediocre composer'). Later in his life Gould also became known for his work as a radio documentarian with the Canadian Broadcasting Company (a statue of Gould can be found outside the CBC headquarters in Gould's hometown of Toronto).
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II. Adagio from Concerto in D minor after Alessandro Marcello BWV 974
Glenn Gould Lyrics
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advocate 1
The touch is extraordinary. He seduces the music out of the instrument. Marvellous music, marvellously played.
Susan Davis
I love it when you just barely hear pianists humming.
Germain Delyon
Merci Monsieur Gould de nous donner cette joie immense d'écouter ce mouvement recréé par vos soins, au delà des limites mortelles de l'espace/temps ... Merci pour ce bonheur indicible.
Tunca
Et son doux murmure se mélangeant à la musique ...
vaneast411
Glenn Gould needs to reincarnate again here on earth to lavish us with his incredible gift of expression...
Nancy Bu
Why do you think he hadn't done it?
Queen E
Is there such a thing as divine perfection? Yes. In Gould we trust...
Grenadier on beans
@NintendianaJones64 what did he do wrong when Bach often didn't give precise indications for interpretation, including no dinamic markings? What did Glenn do wrong when he poured from his aching tortured soul this beauty? Now when the stage is set it's only us in front of the mirror. Is this bad interpretation? And if it is then why?
Earth Water
Not fair... Don't bark at Gould. Thanks
Barron Hung
@NintendianaJones64 someone is jealous