Nov 02, 2018 few classical recordings have aroused as much fascination as glenn gould s 1981 take on bachs goldberg variations. 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. Gould in february 1946 with his parakeet, mozart, and his english setter, nicky glenn herbert gould was born at home 32 southwood drive in toronto, on 25 september 1932, to russell herbert gold 19011996 and florence emma gold nee grieg. Glenn gould the goldberg variations 1981 rotten tomatoes. Feb 02, 2018 glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. Mar 19, 2012 in 1955, at age 22, canadian pianist glenn gould signed a recording contract with columbia records and recorded the goldberg variations. Glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario, canada. The complete sessions have been recently released on disc. The columbia lp quickly became one of the most revered piano recordings ever made and gould became the most.
Legendary canadian pianist glenn gould returned in 1981 from a selfimposed 16year hiatus to perform bachs goldberg variations, one of the compositions for which he is most famous. A reperformance of glenn goulds famous 1955 mono rendition of bach s goldberg variations played at the yamaha piano studios in new york on march 7. In 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. Glenn gould a state of wonder the complete goldberg. Goldberg variations glenn gould plays bach dvd classical color ntsc mint goldberg variations glenn gould plays bach dvd classical color ntsc mint condition rare please note. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 german martinez. As early as 20 years ago otto friedrichs biography glenn gould. Jun 05, 2016 so when a score that meticulously transcribes every detail of glenn gould s famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations was published recently, while i was impressed with the. A reperformance of glenn gould s famous 1955 mono rendition of bachs goldberg variations played at the yamaha piano studios in new york on march 7. Young gould was playing with piano from the age of 3, and started regular lessons with his mother from the age of 4. At the time, the piece was considered esoteric and a risky. At the age of 10 gould was admitted to the royal conservatory of music in toronto, where. Glenn goulds bach score surfaces, scrawls and all the. Lots of insights from family and friends, yet gould still.
Glenn gould the goldberg variations the complete unreleased recording sessions 1955 sony classical buy now. 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. Glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. Jul 23, 2004 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. Romance on three legs, the story of glenn gould s piano. This film, shot in new york in april and may 1981, marks his lifeas if interpolated between the two peaceful arias and the two recordings, the one opening, the other closing his careerwith a symbol of cyclic perfection.
Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. Glenn gould s debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. Zenph studios glenn goulds bach goldberg variations. A documentary about the pianist glenn gould the new york. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. 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. A new documentary tries to find the hidden side of the pianist glenn gould. Glenn gould the goldberg variations classical 1964. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight 360 video browse channels. Glenn goulds heavily markedup score for bachs goldberg variations, used in. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. Girard found writing challenging, saying, as gould was such.
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. Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. In 1955, at age 22, canadian pianist glenn gould signed a recording contract with columbia records and recorded the goldberg variations. Gould, whose first majorlabel recording was a classic 1955 account of. 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. Girard opted to model the screenplay after bachs goldberg variations, which gould had performed. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. A state of wonder the complete goldberg variations. So when a score that meticulously transcribes every detail of glenn gould s famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations was published recently, while i was impressed with the. Movie info legendary canadian pianist glenn gould returned in 1981 from a selfimposed 16year hiatus to perform bachs goldberg variations, one of the compositions for which he is most famous. Glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario.
Click here to listen to the new release from glenn gould available now. Legendary piano virtuoso, glenn gould, from canada is well known for his goldberg variations. Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. Sep 05, 2010 a new documentary tries to find the hidden side of the pianist glenn gould. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998. This film, shot in new york in april and may 1981, marks his lifeas if. As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. Hello select your address todays deals best sellers find a gift customer service best sellers find a gift customer service. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording the 1981 digital recording. This film, shot in new york in april 1981, marks his life as if interpolated between the two peaceful arias and the two recordings, the one opening, the other closing his career with a symbol of cyclic perfections. Using excerpts from various albums and film clips of him playing, mixed together with pop. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Thirty two short films about glenn gould is a 1993 canadian biographical anthology film about the pianist glenn gould, played by colm feore.
All of our listings are region 1 dvds, which will play in u. This film, shot in new york in april 1981, marks his life as if. Johann sebastian bach, glenn gould johann sebastian bach, glenn gould glenn gould plays bach. In short, glenn gould gave bach soul and bach gave gould great source material. Glenn goulds bach score surfaces, scrawls and all the new york. Glenn goulds first recording of bachs goldberg variations in 1955 had made his name legendary. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia.
Picking five great recordings of the goldberg variations. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording of. Thirty two short films about glenn gould wikipedia. I would call this the equivalent of a shooting script of a movie, said the critic. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann sebastian bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. It was directed by francois girard, with a screenplay by girard and don mckellar. The album launched glenn goulds career and popularized bachs. Jul 23, 2018 glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 german martinez. Glenn goulds bach score surfaces, scrawls and all the new. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. Go watch it then lets chat about it or anything you like. A documentary about the pianist glenn gould the new york times.
Few classical recordings have aroused as much fascination as glenn gould s 1981 take on bachs goldberg variations. Gould s playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. He hums while he plays which some say distracts but others dont care. The goldberg variations, 1981 recording glenn gould. Aria from the goldberg variations, bwv 988, from the film aria.
Our film, chunky shrapnel is showing for 24 hours only right now. Glenn gould s new online store is the official destination for merchandise from the. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations aside from the obvious reason that everyone asks you all the time which of the two glenn gould recordings you. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube.
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