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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Variations Nos. 1 Through 16
Glenn Gould Lyrics
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@brilliantkoh6143
-Aria 0:00
-Variation 1 1:56
-Variation 2 2:41
-Variation 3 (Canon at the unision) 3:19
-Variation 4 (Passepied?) 4:15
-Variation 5 4:45
-Variation 6 (Canan at the second) 5:23
-Variation 7 (Al tempo di Giga) 5:58
-Variation 8 7:07
-Variation 9 (Canon at the third) 7:53
-Variation 10 (Fughetta) 8:32
-Variation 11 9:15
-Variation 12 (Canon at the fourth [in inversion]) 10:10
-Variation 13 (Sarabande) 11:07
-Variation 14 13:21
-Variation 15 (Canon at the fifth [in inversion, G minor]) 14:20
-Variation 16 ([French] Overture) 16:40
-Variation 17 17:59
-Variation 18 (Canon at the sixth) 18:53
-Variation 19 (Minuet?) 19:40
-Variation 20 20:23
-Variation 21 (Canon at the seventh [G minor lament bass]) 21:11
-Variation 22 (alla breve, stile antico) 22:56
-Variation 23 23:39
-Variation 24 (Canon at the octave) 24:34
-Variation 25 (Adagio [Aria in G minor]) 25:32
-Variation 26 32:07
-Variation 27 (Canon at the ninth) 33:00
-Variation 28 (Trilled toccata) 33:51
-Variation 29 35:03
-Variation 30 (Quodlibet) 36:04
-Aria 36:53
@yanayrton
Yes Steve I fully agree with you!
Bach by the extraordinary, unique Glenn Gould :
“United superbly by God,
that ressonates and spreads this sublime music over all Universe.
An infinite fited, adequated, stage for them.
Luminous and vast.
And the galaxies and stars fully absorved by both
reverentily brigthens
more and more.
With grace,
plentiness, ressonance and gratitude,
in reverence, imensity and communion."
>>> Ars Plena.Vita Aeternum<<< . ― Yan Ayrton, eine young classical composer.
(Listen to my sensible singular composition "Awakening to Life" for piano solo.
it only lasts 59 seconds symbolizing the decisive minute I was born as a quasi 6 months fragile premature unlikely to live)It will be a unique strong emotional experience - dense, intense and permanent.A radiating penetrating light for lifes.Yan Ayrton
:"Not Bach but Ocean should be his name". ― Ludwig Van Beethoven
"Bach is the beginning and end of all music".- ― Max Reger
"Bach is like an astronomer who, with the help of ciphers, finds the most wonderful stars" ―Friederick Chopin
" I had no idea of the historical evolution of the civilized world's music and had not realized that all modern music owes everything to Bach.- Niccolai Rimsky-Korsakov
...the greatest Christian music in the world...if life had taken hope and faith from me, this single chorus would restore all". - Felix Mendelssohn
@wjameswright
I met Glenn Gould several times while I was working as a security guard at College Park in Toronto around 1981. He was quiet but I got to sit and listen to some of his practices. He was brilliant and gracious. Wonderful man! I sat in the balcony while he played and hummed to himself.....one of my first times listening to classical music
@salmanezar7584
Mondie Gerbault Gaylor he wasn't 😂
@lionsloin7869
@Mondie Gerbault Gaylor You couldn't resist that. Lol.
@zvezdinki7998
W. James Wright why he dies so young?
@zvezdinki7998
Thank you
@vincentdinh7491
He rarely practices on the piano instead studies his sheet music
@eliseereclus3475
39 minutes 19 seconds of utter perfection. Life is worth living.
@wordsmittthhhwebster9639
When I was hooked on opiates this is one of the only things that made me feel better. Now I'm 2 and a half years clean and it still gives me relief
@wordsmittthhhwebster9639
Particularly kimikos rendition but I've since found this equally satisfying
@joelra3702
Congrats fellow human, well done for getting clean! This music has real healing power that’s for sure. Got me through some rough times too.