Six Variations in F Major for Piano, Op. 34: Var. II. Allegro, ma non troppo (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).
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Six Variations in F Major for Piano Op. 34: Var. II. Allegro ma non troppo
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@arrascaetadora7560

Yo amo la musíca.Desde siempre.
Cuento:
Amé escuchar a Fabini en disco de pasta y en la escuela.
Bueno resulta que a una de mis hijas le regalamos una guitarra y nada, pagamos clases y demás, nada de nada y después a la otra flauta y ete aquí que más de lo mismo y así que en fin a la tercera,nada de nada, gusto sí, profesional nada.
Bueno platales.
Hace unos años con la primera se discutió el asunto, reclamos y dimes y diretes.Bueno cosas de la vivir, reaulta que lo que expectó en mi propia cara fué más o menos ésto:

Yo nunca quise una guitarra yo siempre quise un piano!


Me jodés!


Padres, madres estad atentos.
Qué intrumentos musicales regalais a vuestros bástagos en éstas navidades.



@samanthayork3125

@@mathersdavid5113 I typed up a reply to this last week but apparently never hit send! anyways my response is---I'm reading a book on Gould called 'Music and Mind' by Geoffrey Panzant and it is wonderful for unpacking some of these 'uncontrolled' mannerisms.
One point on the live concert hall, it's certainly not for everyone! Gould abhorred the sort of animalistic spectacle of it, but he never denies (AFAIK) that for some people it works for them, as motivation/reward/what-have-you.
Secondly, as for his singing, there is the old canard of his singing as a holdover from his mother's instruction to 'sing each note before you play it'... considering he was able to think and speak musically before being able to do so verbally, it is perhaps not surprising. I'm also reminded of Bach's constant instruction to be cantabile in our playing!! Or the assertion of sorts that first is the music which then comes to the mind, then the voice, onto the wrist, the hand, the fingers, THEN the instrument, and only then to our ears.
Third, I will not deny Gould heavily controlled his external 'image' (that you call 'brand'), but to claim it was at the expense of musicianship is WRONG. It was in service of music, as Gould understood it.
I hope I have not misconstrued or misrepresented anyone's views, and in support of my argument here I again refer you to the book on Gould mentioned above--it goes into much more depth on all of the topics you've mentioned, and in a much more comprehensive and better-reasoned way than I have presented them.

As for Mozart, I respond with a quote from a friend who, after asking him his thoughts on the Genius of Bach as opposed to the Genius of Mozart, responded "Bach is deep, Mozart is cheerful" Perhaps it was this cheer that Gould could not identify with, as for him it seemed true cheer came from true depth. But I really should stop putting words in his mouth.

Thank you for listening to and engaging with me.

P.S. when I asked a piano teacher-friend if Gould's posture is what killed him, his grave response was [I cannot recall the exact words, I was so shocked!] something to the effect of 'yes, with very little doubts'. If anything damaged his self it was that. But we all see what we want to see ultimately, and with Glenn I see music, pure and simple. The rest is life.



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@peterfretwell4070

Glen Gould remains my favorite pianist. His unique take on this masterpiece literally had tears rolling down my cheeks. What a fantastic combination Glen Gould and Beethoven.

@lolamagnanini6653

Listening to glenn's interpretation of bach and ludwig is a sort of prayer to me

@harrison_williams

That bagatelle is heavenly.

@michaeltheophilus5260

This Bagatelle is a perfect example how; though all his troubled, thunderous passion, there are deeply moving, calm and spiritual moments in Beethoven like no other

@ludwigvanbeethoven61

" though all his troubled, thunderous passion" this is the typical popular misconception of Beethoven. That his compositions were mostly gloomy and dark.
Most people are referencing to the to the 5. (dadada daaaaaa, Da Da Da DAAAAAAAAAA!)
I listed to nearly everything of him and he's mostly very playful, joyful, gentle und even humorous in his composition style. Take the "ninth" for example. He decided to give his most famous motive a little boost with a sweet march, a MARCH. And, just for completion, even his 5. Symphony has mostly joyful and gentle parts for the part.

@michaelren9771

@@ludwigvanbeethoven61 There are quite a bit of Beethoven’s works that are dark. His sonatas 14,17,23, the adagios of 29,31,32, his c minor variations, the II movement of his 7th symphony, etc. The OP’s comment have truth, by saying many of Beethoven’s works are dark does not disqualify or denigrate Beethoven, neither is it a denial that Beethoven wrote some of the most joyous passages in musical history

@anonymousl5150

@@michaelren9771 I still do think the "thunderous passion" is mostly a stereotype of Beethoven based on a few works. Most people don't realize that Beethoven has an extremely high major key to minor key ratio at 84% of his total works in major keys, which is one of the highest among popular composers and just below Mozart. Mozart wrote tragic pieces too but doesn't get that stereotype.

@pianorama

There's hope for humanity so long as there's music like this.

@loveItalia-py6gp

Thanks

@zaramayne2444

pianorama Indeed Yes how true ..Beethoven's music certainly saved me
and given me hope in my despairing moments of recent bedridden Fibromyalgia of which still plagues me !!
One fine pianist too Glen Gould and a
big heartfelt ♥️ thank you to both Composer Beethoven♥️ and Glen Gould ♥️

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