Sonata in E Minor for Piano, Op. 7: II. Andante molto (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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Sonata in E Minor for Piano Op. 7: II. Andante molto
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Samuel Hooper
As close to perfection as I'm ever likely to hear. I've been in a reflective mood today, and returning to this beautiful Glenn Gould recording of the Grieg sonata slow movement was very apt indeed.
stevenredd
So lovely to read all your comments. My best friend played this in recital when we were students 30 years ago...it's one of my favorite memories.
Fred
I would like to have heard Gould play Chopin's "Heroic" Polonaise (A-flat major). Gould seemed to prefer the noble to the neurotic or "inwardly emotional." And Chopin's Polonaise would qualify for noble.
Jacques Brodeur
Very lyrical. Why did he play piano instead of double ff at measure 48 as written in the score? Its It puzzles me. He sometimes changes the slurring and plays staccato passages that should be legato. But it is Glen Gould, and his performance is simply gorgeous.
katznmuzik
@stevenredd I hear it too - but I love the coldness - like the bleak, cold Norwegian landscape. At the same time - it is warm and embracing. And it is, as you say, gorgeous (perfect description). I love it!!!! Thank you EG & GG.
Cara Loy
that is the most beautiful thing I've heard in my life
Lars Erik Ertzgaard Ringen
Glen Goulds mother was the grandchild of Edvard Grieg`s Cousin.
Gould had Grieg-blood in his wains, and it shows.
Eva M
no Grieg was his great grandfather
stevenredd
I have to agree....a little slow, makes it rather cold, don't you think? the little jig needs to go faster...but it's still gorgeous.
Jose Luis Deambrogio
His name should be Glenn Grieg