Carl fischer glenn goulds goldberg variations piano carl fischer on. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this. The goldberg variations bodky on bach of mozart and related matters. The goldberg variations marked both the beginning and the end of goulds career the 1981 recording was the last one he made before his death after suffering a stroke the following year. Today would have been glenn goulds eightieth birthday. In 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. Nov 06, 2010 les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Glenn gould the goldberg variations johann sebastian bach. The funds to create this work raised via the crowd funding site. Pl1046 glenn goulds goldberg variations for solo piano. For those arguing about whether jones rightfully awarded gould the title of greatest pianist, you might be pleased to know that gould himself would have happily handed the crown to someone else. Aria with 30 variations goldberg variations dvd303. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon.
Also included are gould s fingerings and pedalings. As this conversation at npr notes, the piece begins with an initial melody, the aria, followed by 30 short but brilliant variations built on eight notes that bach appears to have borrowed from handel. Glenn gould the goldberg variations johann sebastian. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1955 mono recording more details. Sep 25, 2012 today would have been glenn goulds eightieth birthday. Mar 01, 2017 glenn gould plays extracts from bachs aria with 30 variations bwv 988 also known as the goldberg variations. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Glenn goulds debut album of bachs goldberg variations was. Glenn goulds 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations marks the commercial debut for the process. This new edition of bachs goldberg variations is created by musescore lead developer werner schweer. The piano was rare in bachs day and there is no indication that bach would. Goldberg variations sheet music for piano download free. The threecornered world of glenn gould and natsume soseki.
The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Now the complete recording sessions have been issued. Im studying bachs goldberg variations and i bought this book. Glenn gould s debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. 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. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the.
Romance on three legs, the story of glenn goulds piano. The glenn gould reader glenn gould, edited by tim page 1984 goulds essays and other writings glenn gould. 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. A list of great goldberg variations aria mit 30 veranderungen goldberg variations, arrangement for piano after j. Dec 15, 20 glenn gould may not be the only canadian known as much for his eccentricities as his achievements sir john a. Gould s fans were treated to a remake of goldbergs in 1982, when he released a. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. The goldberg variations 1955 recording glenn gould. Goldberg variations, bwv988 britten sinfonia, thomas gould so bold are glenn gould s fingerprints on the score, not just in the intricate decorations but also the colours, the phrasing, the idiosyncratic articulation, that it is more an arrangement of. 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.
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This one by far is the least complicated and most joyfully starightforward. Glenn gould was not only one of the most celebrated pianists of our time and a participant in the radio fidelity revolution, but he also was an interviewer, composer, and writer who occasionally employed a pseudonym. Bach, glenn gould the goldberg variations 1982, vinyl. Carl fischer glenn goulds goldberg variations 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. 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. Hear how the pianist created his definitive, careermaking 1955 recording of. A state of wonder the complete goldberg variations by glenn gould 20020909. This transcription of glenn gould s 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations presents in notated form crucial aspects of gould s performance practices with regard to this piece, in particular, tempos, ornamentation, dynamics and articulations. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording.
The columbia lp quickly became one of the most revered piano recordings ever made and gould became the most. Romance on three legs, the story of glenn gould s piano. 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 by glenn gould 888751997721. Sep 20, 2012 glenn gould, hunched over his piano in characteristic form, during the recording of his 1955 reading of the goldberg variations. Recorded at 30 th street studio, new york city, ny, usa. The 1981 digital recording by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure.
Goldberg variations bwv 988 played by glenn gould buy this album at. A brilliant oneonone in which gould discusses his dislike of mozarts piano sonatas, his partiality for composers such as orlando gibbons and richard strauss, and his admiration for the popular singer petula clark and his dislike of the beatles, among other topics, conversations with glenn gould is considered by many, including the subject. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. 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. Goldberg variations glenn gould, piano klavier titleartist on jacket back. 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. Gould, glenn, bach, johann sebastian goldberg variations. Glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. Goulds piano teacher, alberto guerrero, had encouraged gould to practice finger tapping, which. The complete sessions have been recently released on disc.
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. Oct 25, 2017 pianist glenn gould rocketed to fame in 1955 with his startling and original take on bachs goldberg variations. Mar 29, 2019 glenn goulds practice piano, which currently resides in the q studio, was at one point ordered to be destroyed, but after a fierce fight by cbc recording engineers and a local pianist, it was. Conversations with glenn gould glenn gould, jonathan. Goulds dazzling 1955 performance not only made the young pianist famous, it blew the cobwebs off music which had previously been regarded as a piece of. A reperformance of glenn goulds famous 1955 mono rendition of bachs goldberg variations played at the yamaha piano studios in new york on march 7. Hearing glenn gould play goldberg variations anew wsj. Hearing glenn gould play goldberg variations anew taking listeners inside the recording studio during the creation of one of the most famous classical releases of all time.
Osbourne is right about goulds genius for illuminating counterpoint and connection between variations. A life off tempo is a biographical graphic novel written and illustrated by sandrine revel. The goldberg variations 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. Carl fischer glenn goulds goldberg variations musician. I have several versions of the goldberg variations at least 6 for harpsichord and the famous 2 sets made by glenn gould for piano.
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. He was a true musical geniusnot just a talented performer but also a great musical intellectual. Glenn goulds exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. I have all five of columbias 1960s to 1970s lp releases of mozart piano sonatas by glenn gould also recorded at the legendary columbia 30th street studio with the same piano and can tell you that this analog. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording of. Goulds album both established the goldberg variations within the contemporary classical repertoire and. Bachs goldberg variations is often considered the most ambitious composition ever written for harpsichord. Glenn gould may not be the only canadian known as much for his eccentricities as his achievements sir john a. 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. Glenn herbert gould was a canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and mostcelebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann. Gould s playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. Glenn gould plays extracts from bachs aria with 30 variations bwv 988 also known as the goldberg variations.
A strange genius and true eccentric, gould was renowned not only for his musical gifts but also for his erratic behavior. Zenph studios glenn goulds bach goldberg variations. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. One of the most idiosyncratic and charismatic musicians of the twentieth century, pianist glenn gould 193282 slouched at the piano from a saweddown wooden stool, interpreting bach, beethoven, and mozart at hastened tempos with pristine clarity. Goldberg variations, bwv988 britten sinfonia, thomas gould so bold are glenn goulds fingerprints on the score, not just in the intricate decorations but also the colours, the phrasing, the idiosyncratic articulation, that it is more an arrangement of. Glenn gould, hunched over his piano in characteristic form, during the recording of his 1955 reading of the goldberg variations. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998.
Gould had shot to fame at the age of 22 for his revolutionary interpretation of bachs goldberg variations, and for the next nine years he dazzled concert halls around the world with his. The album launched glenn goulds career and popularized bachs music. Goulds first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Glenn gould s exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. In making his 1981 rerecording of the goldberg variations, glenn gould. Any pianist or harpsichordist intent on performing this piece will delight in the careful. Feb 02, 2018 glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. Glenn gould the complete bach collection 2012, cd discogs. Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. Mar 12, 2007 a reperformance of glenn goulds famous 1955 mono rendition of bachs goldberg variations played at the yamaha piano studios in new york on march 7.
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