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).
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria
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@zero8795
everyone thought glenn was crazy for quitting live performances and focusing completely on recording.
everyone was wrong.
a lot of glenn's 'bizzare' opinions/predictions, time has shown to be correct.
too bad he died young-ish.
glenn would have loved the internet. i can picture him with his own youtube channel, releasing music constantly (maybe even electronic music, one of his predictions for the future of music), and replying to every comment.
@dotsrj
"The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenalin but is, rather, the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity." -Glenn Gould
@michaelhawkins3624
That is, without a doubt, the best thing I've ever read on You Tube. Thanks for sharing it.
@jennsisfoor8661
A wonderful place to be
@alrakreugzel3664
❤
@KasraRavanbakhsh
Watch my recording of this aria in my channel
@mlcollins10
This is THE version. Nothing equals this. The purest music, played by the master.
@Amlink
amen
@EricWanggg-hh6mb
Idk man Bach had brown eyes. Glenn wanted to be perfect. Seems narcissistic. Goulda just as good
@dreamfantasy09
The night we spent on the beach listening to the aria was the best moment of my life. Miss you a lot.
@raphaelneves7666
I felt that