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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Partita No. 5 in G Major BWV 829: IV. Sarabande
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@marichristian1072
How can one not be in love with Glenn Gould?
@JCTjia
Impossible indeed ;)
@sassivivi
❤
@pianosbloxworld4460
Possible. It is, especially if you heard some of the preludes from the english suites.
@Isa-tn7ex
He’s just absolutely lovely
@loligarcia5145
He doesn’t play Bach... he becomes Bach, like a spiritual experience...
@fmoll2509
Гленн, слушай нас там, на небесах! Наша бесконечная любовь, молитвы и восторги - все тебе! Идеальный слушатель не шумит, не критикует, не выпендривается, а просто любит ❤️.
@iliailiev527
Parabéns mestre!!!Maravilhosa interpretação!!!Gênio......!!!
@DABELINE
Lumineux !
@JCTjia
Wauw. Geweldig