Gould s first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Les variations goldberg 24 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Users who like glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 studio video. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. The goldberg variations marked both the beginning and the end of gould s career the 1981 recording was the last one he made before his death after suffering a stroke the following year. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording expanded. While glenn gould s 1955 debut recording of bachs goldberg variations has attained legendary status, there are many devoted fans who rank the 1981 recording just as highly, even though it offers a dramatically different interpretation.
Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg variations, sales of which exceeded two million by 2000. His playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and capacity to articulate the polyphonic texture of bachs music. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the work launched gould s career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most wellknown piano recordings. Glenn gould gave his last public concert at the wilshire ebell theater in l. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 studio video by.
As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. In early 1955, gould made his new york debut, and within hours signed with columbias masterworks imprint. Two years later, he predicted in a magazine article that the public concert as we know. The goldberg variations 1981 gould remastered glenn gould to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. This album was made shortly before the pianists premature death at age 50, so it is significant for being his last recording. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording. I wore out my cd of glenn gould s goldberg variations. Bach, variazioni goldberg 1981 youtube 2 hours bach violin concertos classical baroque music focus reading studying duration. His first recording, a performance of bachs goldberg variations, became an instant bestseller, and he went on to make over 60 more recordings for the label in the years to follow. Integrale delle registrazioni bachiane glenn gould. Glenn goulds performance of the goldberg variations.
The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. The defining moment of glenn gould s career came in 1964 when, at the age of 31, he withdrew from all public performance. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 digital recording label. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered please retry amazon music unlimited. You can download the whole of this recording on itunes using the following link. Goldberg variations 1981 digi tal recording music skip to main content. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered on tidal.
This is absolutely the best iteration of this incredible composition ive ever heard. Glenn gould toronto, canada 19321982 was a canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of johann sebastian bach. Bach goldberg variations best recordings on the piano. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998. The recently discovered analog reels from the legendary 1981 recording sessions for the goldberg variations have been used for this new remaster for a true analog. The goldberg variations is the last recording to appear in glenn gould s lifetime, completing the discographical circle that had begun so spectacularly with the same work in 1955.
Glenn goulds bach score surfaces, scrawls and all the. Bach goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording 3. This film, shot in new york in april 1981, marks his life as if. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered by glenn gould on amazon music. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remaster by glenn gould on amazon music. Glenn gould piano, glenn gould organ columbia symphony orchestra. A state of wonder various composers by glenn gould download and listen to the album. As they bookended the discography of a prolific classical recording artist, we can also look at them as a testament to the state of recording technology. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked. Gould s playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. Glenn gould s decadesold radio documentaries still resonate.
Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 musicians friend. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording expanded edition, an album by johann sebastian bach, glenn gould on spotify. To be honest this is worth buying for the dvd bonus alone. Glenn goulds first recording of bachs goldberg variations in 1955 had made his name legendary. Goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, variation 3 a 1 clav. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1981 version 01 aria. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 you tube. Interview with tim page 1981 studio outtakes from the 1955 recording session. The move was viewed by audiences and critics as willful and bewildering, and was seen as evidence that despite his demonstrably supreme artistry he was, in the argot of the common man, a nut. Download bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1981 version. Glenn gould 2 4 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube.