Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 "The Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro (Remastered)
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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Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": I. Largo
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suic86
Gould wasn't only a great pianist but also a great speaker
JaoGuilherme
also a great singer
Brace67
I recall listening to some dissertation he was giving on JS Bach and when he concluded I told my wife later that I hadn’t any idea of what he’d just said. His intellect was on a different plane when he discussed music which was his whole life.
Daniel Poulin
@John Smith ...and if you add "Wondrous Strange, The Life and Art of Glenn Gould" (by Kevin Bazzana) you will have the best trilogy available on the market. Plus, of course all the writings by Bruno Monsaingeon (in French). Also in French: "Piano Solo", by Michael Schneider. Without a doubt the very best book about Gould.
Herc Alexopoulos
indeed
Simon Long
yep
namn.
Actual timeline:
5:38 I Largo Allegro
12:40 II Adagio
21:57 III Allegretto
Arpa de Lluna
Thanks. Yes, interesting. I believe he decided to leave out the repeat in the 1st movement.
Chessematics
Bless you wherever you are now.
ne to
@Flailfist Jr Baja la marcha