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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Concerto No. 5 for Piano and Orchestra in F minor BWV 1056: III. Presto
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David Brackin
Gould's face says everything about this composition. His intensity. His look of passion. His singing along at times. Master playing a masterpiece of a master.
Buğra Akbay
I think the best interpretation of this composition is this one. Tempo is in position. Wonderful, pleasing to the ear.
Mihailo Koprivica
Composition!!!! NOT SONG!!
soo yun kim
This is such a wonderful gem! No one ever plays like Glenn Gould. Period.
Daniel A
soo yun kim period shmeriod
A Khalili
im crying 😭 what a masterpiece
hannah xin
forever Glenn Gould, his Bach forever classic, the genius never die......
Ευτυχης Ευτυχισμένος
Это можно слушать бесконечно! Очень красиво!
rosa jimenez
A genius
Peter Nierop
Ah. My favorite singer. Plays some decent piano as well !!