Siegfried-Idyll (Piano Transcription) (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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Siegfried-Idyll
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LivreMusique
I can't imagine living in a world without Glenn Gould. Thank you Glenn for being born in this world. And Thank YOU for uploading.
retf054 ewte
LivreMusique stupidest comment I saw today: Thank you Glenn for being born in this world.
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galerita elenora
Yes! Thank you Music for selecting and sending Glenn Gould our way.
slocad11
My God. I`m 61 and I just heard Wagner`s Siegfried Idyll for the first time last week. I turn to this again and again because it is truly sublime, a balm. Thank you so much for sharing this performance.
CoraLucky
..better late than never ! I'm so thankful discovered Glenn 15 years ago.. Love of my life 🖤🤍
heifetzcollection
Same for me. I am 41, and I just discovered this piece. I listen to it again and again !
twolegsnotail
This is what you can do when you can do anything. I mean when you can play so well and can transcribe so well. Bravo Glenn Gould. This is so absolutely stunning.
Everyone stand up now and take your hat off for Glenn Gould.
"The pure Adagio cannot be taken slow enough" - R. Wagner
This recording is pure brilliance.
ЗВЕЗДА ZVEZDINKI
twolegsnotail you are right 💯
J Gamez
My absolute favorite pianist !
Nick
absolutely right on every count..and more..