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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Prelude in G Major BWV 902a
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Carl Bowlby
Yes I agree, amazing!
Izabo Záfonne
Amazing!
Pinterappl
Amazing! ! ! ! ! ! :O 3:20
Steve Grund
Blitterchips says (Gould) "makes every note staccato and people thing it's clarity." Listen more closely please. Sure, he used a lot of staccato, especially with Bach, but certainly not exclusively! All the evidence I need to back my assertion is right in this recording. The clarity came from extreme precision and giving each voice an appropriate style so you can hear them independently. Did he use too much staccato? No. Using that much staccato is not "the correct" way to interpret Bach, it is "one correct" way to interpret Bach.
francescaemc2
Bravo!!!!!
Randall Wallace
i guess it is kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good site to watch new series online ?
Arturo’s Michelangeli
Funny, but at this speed, staccato is the only option. It’s ridiculously fast, isn’t it? As musical as a sewing machine…which is actually ok because my mom used to sew a lot when we were little and it’s a fond memory. (Also I love Gould on general principles). Mixed messages? Crazy like a fox!
francescaemc2
e dov'è Benedetti? Ma che "ridiculously fast?"
Marcin Dąbrowski
@29Timbeau: Yes, Gould brought those little preludes and fugues to professional life, however those pieces have been popular and known for decades in early piano education, e.g. in Poland. I played it when I was in primary school. About 20 years later, beeing an engineer, not a musician, I "bothered" to record the BWV 902 fugetta at home. Do you like it? watch?v=HUwaxooeM3o
francescaemc2
Grazie