Glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important examples of the variation form. But honestly, the recording that really makes me enjoy the goldberg variations is the perahia recording. Goldberg variations sheet music for piano download free. Im sure there was a two disc glenn gould sacd what was it.
As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. May 25, 20 glenn gould s debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. The album launched glenn gould s career and popularized bachs music. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. 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. Oct 25, 2017 in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. 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.
Goldberg variations, an album by glenn gould on spotify. Goldberg variations, an audio recording conducted by glenn gould with the original handwritten scores of j. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph. Check out goldberg variations by glenn gould on amazon music. Now the complete recording sessions have been issued. Glenn goulds debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. The young canadian pianists joyous, quicksilver interpretation not only influenced subsequent generations of musicians, it also entirely altered bachs public image. 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. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording of. This album was made shortly before the pianists premature death at age 50, so it is significant for being his last recording.
Sep, 2017 gould made two studio recordings of the goldberg, the second in 1981, just over a year before his death at the age of 50, but it was his earlier recording, made in 1955 and released the following. Goldberg variations, glenn gould music the guardian. Gould s first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Two decades after his acclaimed account of the variations for decca, schiff documents bachs towering masterpiece again, this time in a live recording for ecm new series. You can download the whole of this recording on itunes using the following link.
The goldberg variations glenn gould, an album by glenn gould. Glenn goulds complete recordings of the goldberg variations. Goldberg variations complete js bach bwv 988, with. Ive heard bits of perahias recording, and it seems like he doesnt make much of the transitions between variations, which ends up displaying a lack of arch over the piece as a whole. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1955 youtube frederic chopin the best nocturnes in 432 hz tuning great for reading or studying.
Given this is now such a historic landmark, it seems strange to recall that executives at columbia had misgivings about glenn gould recording the goldberg variations. This is a pared back recording of gould playing each short piece in turn and the sound of just gould and a piano is especially soothing. I know gould recorded the goldberg variations once early in his carreer 50s. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Andras schiff returns to the goldberg variations in what will be regarded as one of the classical music events of the year.
A list of great goldberg variations aria mit 30 veranderungen goldberg variations, arrangement for piano after j. Carl czerny 17911857, friedrich conrad griepenkerl 17821849, friedrich august roitzsch 18051889. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording label. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould.
In this study, dale innes explores the evolution of glenn goulds interpretation of the keyboard music of j. The goldberg variations glenn gould by glenn gould. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. 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. Just months earlier the director of columbias masterworks division, david oppenheim, had attended the 22yearold pianists new york debut on 11 january 1955, when gould.
Glenn gould goldberg variations welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. It is named after johann gottlieb goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1955 youtube. 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. 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. Glenn gould s debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. Thanks any other comments about sound quaility, preformance etc is welcome. Continuous performance until a commercial is generated by youtube.
Germany 1685 1750 7091 sheet music 7772 mp3 1480 midi. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered available in audiophile 44. The sound of glenn gould presents highlights from this definitive presentation of the legendary pianists discography. The open goldberg variations johann sebastian bach, bwv 988, played by kimiko ishizaka on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano, are free to download and share. 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. Nov 06, 2010 les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon.
The interpitations were quite different i wonder if the 2 disc set was a repackageing of both. Jul 03, 20 glenn gould piano 1955 sony 88697806062 given this is now such a historic landmark, it seems strange to recall that executives at columbia had misgivings about glenn gould recording the goldberg variations. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. Listening to the 1981 version makes me feel very much at peace. G lenn goulds first version of the goldberg variations, made in 1955, is one of the imperishable classics of recorded music. Its an impressive example of musical oneupmanship so. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 zenph reperformance by glenn gould a reperformance by zenph studios on amazon music. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. Glenn gould toronto, canada 19321982 was a canadian pianist most known for his. Tmad glenn gould interviews cbc circa 1957 by rick maltese.
Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio youtube. In 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. The goldberg variations, a classical music album by glenn gould. Js bach goldberg variations by glenn gould 1955 youtube. In 1955, columbia records released a recording of bachs goldberg variations that introduced the musical world to glenn gould. They are governed by the creative commons zero license, which means that they are a part of the public domain, and every use of them is allowed. This are the goldberg variations from johann sebastian bach bwv 988. Andrew clements weighs in on the exhaustive 8disc collection. Goldberg variations by glenn gould sacd steve hoffman. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould. Along with bob dylans love and theft, which id purchased at 12. 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. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Glenn goulds five mostwatched youtube videos top 5.
His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked. By joining our community you will have access to post topics, upload content and access many. Jun 15, 2004 i know gould recorded the goldberg variations once early in his carreer 50s. Apr 11, 2010 i like glenn gould s 1980s recording better than any other.
Bach glenn gould goldberg variations bwv 988 discogs. The columbia lp quickly became one of the most revered piano recordings ever made and gould became the most. In this short documentary, canadian concert pianist glenn gould enjoys a respite at his lakeside cottage. These tracks are being released for the firsttime digitally on what would have been gould s 86th birthday on tuesday, september 25, 2018. It constitutes detailed documentation of goulds quest for his ideal bach performance his obsession with every detail, his insistence on getting the articulation of every. Mar 26, 2017 along with bob dylans love and theft, which id purchased at 12. The album launched glenn goulds career and popularized bachs music. I see that sony classical has released an impressive new box set of glenn goulds unreleased 1955 renditions of bachs goldberg variations. Bachs goldberg variations is often considered the most ambitious composition ever written for harpsichord. Open goldberg variations, bwv 988 piano by kimiko ishizaka, released 28 may 2012 1. Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. Glenn gould biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
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. Reissues of goulds 55 and 81 goldberg variations coming. Gould made two studio recordings of the goldberg, the second in 1981, just over a year before his death at the age of 50, but it was his earlier recording, made in 1955 and released the following. Ive listened to it many times, never failing to marvel at the. 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. Sep 19, 2017 glenn goulds complete recordings of the goldberg variations released posted by rhys tranter published 19 september 2017 19 september 2017 i see that sony classical has released an impressive new box set of glenn gould s unreleased 1955 renditions of bach s goldberg variations. Hearing glenn gould play goldberg variations anew wsj.
Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. These tracks are being released for the firsttime digitally on what would have been goulds 86th birthday on tuesday, september 25, 2018. Glenn gould, with his longstanding relationship with the canadian broadcasting company and interest in recording technology, is wellrepresented on youtube today. 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.
Goldberg variations by glenn gould on amazon music. Bach, with particular emphasis on the contrast between his youthful 1955 recording of the goldberg variations and his final 1981 recording of the same work. It features glenn gould s complete recording sessions of bach s goldberg variations on 5 cds including the studio conversations between him and his producer, restored from the original. 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.
I promptly bought a selection of the music he suggested and glen gould playing bach. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 video. They are governed by the creative commons zero license, which means that they are a part of the public domain, and every use of. Glenn gould glenn gould the goldberg variations discogs. The playing is technically proficient and showcases goulds skill and. 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. Goldberg variations complete scanned by johann sebastian bach. 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. Aug 02, 2007 g lenn goulds first version of the goldberg variations, made in 1955, is one of the imperishable classics of recorded music. I have the later 81, i think version of these, and also a version redorded live before his first studio set from 55. Along with dave brubecks jazz goes to college and the sound of music, theyre reissuing both the 1955 and the 1981 recordings of the goldberg variations by glenn gould. May 19, 2015 glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981.
Sep 25, 2012 glenn gould, with his longstanding relationship with the canadian broadcasting company and interest in recording technology, is wellrepresented on youtube today. 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, goldberg variations, 1981 by ilbersagliere. The goldberg variations glenn gould by glenn gould album. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 zenph reperformance by.
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