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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Invention No. 13 in A Minor BWV 784
Glenn Gould Lyrics
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kierkegaardrulez
You can listen to this slow whenever your want. But Glenn Gould is the only one who can give you the chance to hear it in 45 seconds.
Piano’s Blox World
Well, you know what?
Want a quick invention to listen to?
This is your man for it. Gould!
abz1248
But where is the music? A computer can play it even faster.
Abel Bou Mayorgas
@abz1248 The music is right here on the video. Being played fast doesn't take out the musicality of the piece, it just gives it a completely new intention, which was something Gould was always after.
Kevin Mathewson
I can play it this fast because I've used this piece as a warmup for a long time so I have a ton of practice
MrGerced Gerced
@abz1248 computer can`t "play" it.
Mateus Hayasaka
Sound engineer: Hey, this tape is less than a minute left, let's end it like this!
Glenn: hold my beer!
brianbernsteintv
0:27 is the best part! He slows down slightly and lets the left hand begin the final entry so expressively
Ethan
0:27
The.
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