Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known f… Read Full Bio ↴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, 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, 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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06Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 5 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. - 1981 Version1:35Johann Sebastian Bach
07Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 6 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Seconda - 1981 Version0:40Johann Sebastian Bach
11Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 10 a 1 Clav. Fughetta - 1955 Version0:42Johann Sebastian Bach
16Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 15 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Quinta. Andante - 1981 Version5:01Johann Sebastian Bach
19Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 18 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Sesta - 1981 Version1:03Johann Sebastian Bach
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Bach: The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (1981) - Gould Remastered
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