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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Aria from the "Goldberg Variations" BWV 988 from the film "Aria"
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@Spikastru
One thing with Bach: you might forget the names, titles and numbers of his work, but you will never forget his notes.
@theconnoisseur2346
Here's how Lang Lang would play the famous Toccata & Fugue in d minor by J. S. Bach. You won't believe your ears! https://youtu.be/W7pD4-LQb8A
@joseluisgimenezperez909
But...
@nathan2964
I always forget the notes tho
@marciohenrique7409
I agreed with you
@maxgregorycompositions6216
I forget neither.
@francismallard5892
Listening to Bach brings tears to my eyes.
@apalisduo2509
me too.
@user-jy6nk2re4t
not me@@apalisduo2509
@antonpretorius2470
If it does not. Do you understand what you are listening too?