Adagio cantabile from Sonata in B minor, Op. 5, from the film "Crossed Paths"
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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Adagio cantabile from Sonata in B minor Op. 5 from the film "Crossed Paths"
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@PolajLive
Always seems weird to me, that Glenn seems like he was an introverted person, his character and lifestyle, living in his retreat playing piano all the time I imagine. Yet he "annoyed" (in a positive way) others to death with these phone calls :) He left so much of himself in other people, made such a big impression on them. I only can wish to be remembered, but Glenn, he is and will be remembered, recalled and missed by many that never got even the chance to meet him. What a human beeing.
@robertgift
Wish that he had called me. We would have had goodiscussions and arguments.
@waggawaggaful
The chambermaid is very beautiful and a work of art in and of herself. I'd much rather watch a film about her. Anyone know her name?