Glenn Gould plays Renaissance & Baroque Music: Byrd; Gibbons; Sweelinck; Handel: Suites for Harpsichord Nos. 1-4 HWV 426-429; D. Scarlatti: Sonatas K. 9, 13, 430; C.P.E. Bach: "Württembergische Sonate" No. 1
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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Martin Gowar
Utterly sublime interpretation of Byrd's masterly keyboard work.
Taken from one of Gould's greatest achievements of the works of Gibbons & Byrd.
77Opera
Superbe Glenn Gould et très belles photos!
flogga
This, listened to at the end of a long day, has made my day.
crann2505ull
I'm just beginning to investigate Elizabethan music and Gould's pianism is an old favourite with me, since school. However I didn't know there were early music recordings by him; and seeing this, along with photos from my immediate neighbourhood, is astonishing. Thank you.
ditogam
Absolutely beautiful Winter views. The spectacular simplicity of music performed by genius of instrument . Gould was great. Thank you very much
Shabannie
The winter pictures are beautiful. I love the piano music also. ---------Ellen
J-M H.
on oublie trop cet enregistrement de Glenn Gould, l'un de ses meilleurs... une révélation - on est transporté dans le temps.
ceb2633
Glorious! Wonderful start to the new year. Lovely video and the great Glenn Gould! Thanks so much for this. xxClaudia
Bold Bolde
Por Favor onde posso encontrar a partitura dessa música! Urgente por favor
Leslie R Auger
Beautifull Pics, so much like our Midwest here in the states, enjoyed your presentation as always. Thank-you Fairytale