Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded. They completed three programs prior to goulds death in 1982, including a video documenting goulds 1981 remake of the goldberg variations. A movie made, like the composition the goldberg variations, of fragmented pieces that add up to a. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. Gould s first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording. The goldberg variations are by no means easy in any sense, but nowadays there is such a surplus of. 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. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1955 en 1981 versions. Andante con moto was featured on the soundtrack for the recently released film emma.
Solitude, exile and ecstasy was a bbc radio 3 drama broadcast in 1991. In deze stripbiografie hoor je pianogenie glenn gould spelen, tikken. So when a score that meticulously transcribes every detail of glenn goulds famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations was published. The later, valedictory recording, released just before gould died of a stroke in 1982. Bach one of the pinnacles of the variation form seems eerily. Gould was alive he died in 1982, he probably would have dismissed it out of hand. Goulds first release, bachs goldberg variations, 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. The fact that glenn gould book ended his recording career as a pianist with the goldberg variations by j. Thanks to a potent mix of rhythmic precision and blindingfast tempijust listen to the liftoff of variation 5glenn gould burst onto the record industrys radar with his 1955 performance of this bach masterwork. Sep 20, 2012 i t still sounds like nothing youve ever heard, however many times you listen to it. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. For comparison, on the verso pages, the book offers a traditional score of the goldberg variations or. The fact that glenn gould book ended his recording career as a pianist with the.
During the late 1970s glenn gould and filmmaker bruno monsaingeon planned an extensive series of television films on the music of bach. With his chair, leaking stuffing glenn gould 19321982 was a canadian pianist and a. The holy grail of glenn gould manuscripts at bonhams. The holy grail of glenn gould manuscripts at bonhams fine. Natalie visited the peaceful gould gravesite, where she listened to the 1981 goldberg variations recording from beginning to end on a walkman. 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. Documentary on glenn gould at a recording session, making a radio documentary and in the ontario northland. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording by glenn. Zenph studios and the 1955 goldberg variations in search of alberto guerrero, by john beckwith, with an excerpt from the book glenn gould hereafter, directed by bruno monsaingeon.
Glenn goulds first recording of bachs goldberg variations, made in 1955, has an energy, an intensity and a. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked. I bought this recording in 1982 on lp and played it over and over again. Through his recordings and other contributions to the mass media, glenn gould has left a rich legacy of musical ideas and performances that find him, each year, the subject of new books, articles, plays, films and documentaries, which continue to challenge and inspire new generations. Mar 20, 2015 heres glenn gould playing bachs goldberg variations, since this is a biography of him and hes a musician. Deceptive cadence professor christoph wolff, todays top bach answer man, helps kick off a week of goldberg explorations. 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. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording glenn gould classical. I t still sounds like nothing youve ever heard, however many times you listen to it.
Glenn gould s first recording of bachs goldberg variations, made in 1955, has an energy, an intensity and a. Glenn herbert gouldfn 1fn 2 25 september 1932 4 october 1982 was a canadianpianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. Jul 23, 2018 glenn gould licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. What is the best recording of bachs goldberg variations. As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. Fine books and manuscripts including the world of hilary knight. For gould completists, or for those who already own a set of the goldberg variations, i recommend.
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. Goulds 1981 version, issued just days before his death from a stroke at 50 in october 1982. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the work launched. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording, remastered 1982 bach. Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. This album was made shortly before the pianists premature death at age 50, so it is significant for being his last recording. The length of a performance of the goldberg variations can therefore vary drastically. Glenn gould featured in emma movie soundtrack piano concerto no.
Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph reperformance duration. 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. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. What a shame that he couldnt find a way to record his art without the silly vocal tics that seem to popup in every one of the 30 variations. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. This is an sacd of the 1981 digital recording for you to compare with the other versions you may have already. By way of contrast, fellow canadian angela hewitt s 1999 record is 78.
Gould, glenn goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 r ecording. Boek maken downloaden als pdf printvriendelijke versie. Ive listened to it to unwind and help myself fall asleep which bach claimed the piece was written to help his patron do to focus and deliver my own creative effort, and just to enjoy an excellent. In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg variations. The goldberg variations, opgenomen in 1955 en verschenen in 1956. In 1955 glenn gould signed an exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Appropriately, the pianist also closed his studio career with a more ruminative yet still exciting version, in 1981. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube. What is the best recording of bachs goldberg variations, and. The goldberg variations 1981 digital recording goldberg variations. Goulds 1955 recording is 38 minutes 34 seconds long, while his reconsidered, slower 1981 version see below is 51.
A state of wonder the complete goldberg variations. The goldberg variations are a really atmospheric piece, and gould s performance is often pointed to as the gold or gould. Gould manuscripts are very rare in the marketplace, with no substantial gould manuscript ever having been sold at auction. This is the original studio video during which gould recorded bachs goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd. Fellow canadian rick phillips examines this unique musician. Glenn goulds extensively annotated copy of bachs goldberg variations klavierubung iv. Glenn herbert gould was born at home in toronto, on 25 september 1932, to russell herbert gold 19011996 and florence emma gold nee grieg. Heres glenn gould playing bachs goldberg variations, since this is a biography of him and hes a musician.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. Twenty years after his untimely death, the fascination with glenn goulds art is as intense as ever. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 musicians friend. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered. Glenn gould edition sony steve hoffman music forums. Darren sutherland, books and manuscripts specialist, commented. The set also includes a disc of outtakes from the 1955 sessions as well as an interview gould gave in 1982, in which he. To natalie, the appeal of gould is the fact that he was so much more than a pianist. Goulds recent reinterpretation of the goldberg variations, which has been shown on european television. Goulds 1981 recording of the goldberg variations was among the first classical records released his label that had been digitally recorded and edited. An introduction to the world of gould thirtytwo short films about glenn gould. Gould 1955, 1981, hewitt 1999, 2015, perahia, schiff, zhu. At the time, digital editing was relatively primitive.
Goulds first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Glenn gould licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Volume 11, number 1 spring 2005 glenn gould interviewed by ted viets 1957. 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. Archived writings further research the glenn gould. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered please retry amazon music unlimited. Goldberg variations 1981 music skip to main content. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Its very exciting to offer this extensively annotated glenn gould score from his 1981 recording of the goldberg variations. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording released. Cbs masterworks, im 37779 1982 glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. Cbs masterworks, cdn70 bonus disc released with im 37779 1982 a state of wonder. Emi music publishing, latinautor, rumblefish publishing, public domain compositions, and 4 music rights societies. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered by glenn gould on amazon music.