September 21, 2002 glenn gould was just 22 when his performance of bachs goldberg variations made him a star. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remaster by glenn gould and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. This transcription of glenn goulds 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations presents in notated form crucial aspects of goulds performance practices with regard to this piece, in particular, tempos, ornamentation, dynamics and articulations. The goldberg variations the complete 1955 recording. 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. Glenn gould in the recording studio as a young man. Glenn herbert gould september 25, 1932 october 4, 1982 was a canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century.
The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered on tidal. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 german martinez. Goulds 1981 goldberg set was the album i played most often in the days that followed. Topics johann sebastian bach, glenn gould, johann sebastian bach. Nov 06, 2010 les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. 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.
Glenn gould s debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. The 1981 digital recording by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. Bach goldberg variations best recordings on the piano. Bach, variazioni goldberg 1981 youtube glenn gould beethoven, concerto no. 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. Interview with tim page 1981studio outtakes from the 1955 recording session. Aug 27, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. Listening to the 1981 version makes me feel very much at peace. The 1955 felt too fast for me when i first heard it. As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach.
The late great canadian pianist glenn gould made two significant and highlyacclaimed recordings of bachs goldberg variations, the first in 1955 when he was just 22, the second a quarter of a century later in 1981 when he was nearing the end of his life. The best of glenn goulds bach has some of his greatest bach recordings, an interesting and well written essay on goulds bach, and as a real bonus a dvd of the complete 1981 goldberg variations directed by bruno monsaingeon. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Oct 09, 2015 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. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. 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 gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 you tube. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 digital recording artists. His playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and capacity to articulate the polyphonic. In making his 1981 rerecording of the goldberg variations, glenn gould considered playing this variation at a slower tempo, in keeping with the tempo of the preceding variation variation 16, but ultimately decided not to because variation 17 is one of those rather skittish, slightly emptyheaded collections of scales and arpeggios which.
An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations, the work launched goulds career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most wellknown piano recordings. Gould s first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 studio video by. I prefer 1981, but maybe its just because i know it a bit longer. I have listened to them all many times recently, compared them extensively, and read a biography of gould. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording more details. In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg variations, sales of which exceeded two million by 2000. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1981 version 01 aria. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remaster by glenn gould on amazon music. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould. Glenn gould bach goldberg variations, bwv988 1959 salzburg 233.
While glenn goulds 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. Integrale delle registrazioni bachiane glenn gould. Alexis weissenberg 1981, emiwarner plays the goldberg variations in what can only be described as unequipped to handle bachs style, with changes of tempos, awkward ornamentation, exaggerated dynamic and heavyhanded. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 studio video by carlos. Jan 01, 2012 this is the original studio video during which gould recorded bachs goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd.
Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 musicians friend. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of the canadian classical pianist glenn gould. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations, the work launched gould s career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most wellknown piano recordings. The recording industry of the 20th century saw stars become legends and albums become icons of popular culture. So when a score that meticulously transcribes every detail of glenn goulds famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations was published recently, while i. Cd 318, the 1943 steinway grand piano he used in most of his recordings from 1960 to 1981, and which was also used by jazz pianist bill evans on his landmark 1963 album conversations with myself. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the work launched goulds career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most wellknown piano recordings. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Jun 05, 2016 so when a score that meticulously transcribes every detail of glenn goulds famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations was published recently, while i was impressed with the. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982.
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. I have both glenn gould versions 1955 and 1981 on cd, the sacd version of the 1981 listed here, as well as an sacd with perahias version. If you click here, you can download and share the newlyreleased recording by kimiko ishizaka, performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered available in audiophile 44. Bach goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording 3. This is a release of the two recordings glenn gould made of the goldberg variations technically called the aria with different variations by bach, one in 1955 which set the world alight, and the last recording he made in 1981.
Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording expanded. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. The goldberg variations 1981 gould remastered glenn gould to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this. Download torrent glenn gould flac fast and easy torrent. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube. Goulds 1981 recording of the goldberg variations was among the first classical records released his label that had been digitally recorded and edited. Goulds first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the work launched goulds career as a renowned international pianist, and. 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 experience.
Gould s first release, bach s goldberg variations, released in january 1956, took the music world by storm, and immediately established the 22yearold canadian pianist as one of the most brilliant, original, charismatic and provocative classical performers of his time. With the ashen smell still in the air, and the streets. Nicholas hopkins, glenn gould s goldberg variations 2015. When the recording of bachs goldberg variations by pianist glenn gould was released in 1956, it changed the entire set of expectations with which listeners approached bachs keyboard music. At the time, digital editing was relatively primitive. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered by glenn gould on amazon music. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998. Download bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1981 version.
Now, with no further delay, let me direct your attention to the open goldberg variations, the first kickstarterfunded, open source recording of bachs masterpiece, available entirely for free. The columbia lp quickly became one of the most revered piano recordings ever made and gould became the most. Feb 28, 2005 in the liner notes, glenn gould writes that he tried to convey a constant pulse throughout the entire cd, which i think he managed to do favourably. 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. This album was made shortly before the pianists premature death at age 50, so it is significant for being his last recording. Glenn gould piano, glenn gould organ, columbia symphony orchestra. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 digital recording label. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them.
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