Brilliantly conceived and executed, nicholas hopkins edition of the 1981 gouldberg variations represents a high mark in performance studya transcription of glenn goulds 1981 studio recording, from the finish of his career, combined with criticism and analysis from a sensitive scholar. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. Goldberg variations bwv 988 glenn gould, 1981 27 youtube. Glenn gould a state of wonder the complete goldberg. 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. Goldberg variations aria bach by glenn gould bwv 988. This rerelease of gould s two studio recordings of the goldberg variations was accompanied by a bonus lp with a long interview he had conducted with the american journalist tim page in connection with the 1981 version. This is the original studio video during which gould recorded bachs goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd. Im studying bachs goldberg variations and i bought this book. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Topics johann sebastian bach, glenn gould, johann sebastian bach. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 german martinez. 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. Appropriately, the pianist also closed his studio career with a more ruminative yet still exciting version, in 1981.
The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered by glenn gould on amazon music. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording. Goulds album both established the goldberg variations within the contemporary classical. 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. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Glenn gould the complete goldberg v ariations 1955. Glenn gould score from his 1981 recording of the goldberg variations. At the time, digital editing was relatively primitive. Gould looked older than his fortynine yearsa stooped, paunchy, rumpled, balding man. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by glenn gould and 50 million songs with amazon music unlimited. Goulds 1981 recording of the goldberg variations was among the first classical records released his label that had been digitally recorded and edited.
Bach, variazioni goldberg 1981 youtube bach english suite no 2 in a major bwv 807 glenn gould 432hz duration. Glenn gould, bach the little bach book 1981, vinyl. The goldberg variations 1981 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. The music gould used for his 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations offers a window onto his studio work after he stopped performing. This transcription of glenn goulds 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bachs. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered.
Romance on three legs, the story of glenn gould s piano. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording more details. Integrale delle registrazioni bachiane glenn gould. 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. Canon on the unison variation 4 variation 5 variation 6. For gould completists, or for those who already own a set of the goldberg variations, i recommend. 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 discusses his performances of the goldberg. Glenn goulds exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions.
The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Glenn gould, piano aria variation 1 variation 2 variation 3. 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. As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. Pl1046 glenn goulds goldberg variations for solo piano. 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. This collection is a transcription of glenn goulds 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations. Heres glenn gould playing bachs goldberg variations, since this is a biography of him and hes a musician. Robert russ produzierten edition glenn gouldthe goldberg variations.
The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. 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. In a 1981 interview, gould reflected on the studios situation. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording glenn gould, 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. You also get the added benifit of his humming along with everything what a very personal touch. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by glenn gould and 50 million songs. The 1981 digital recording by glenn gould from amazons classical music store. Glenn goulds bach score surfaces, scrawls and all the new york. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording vinyl by gould, glenn, bach, johann sebastian from amazons classical music store. Glenn gould s exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. G lenn goulds extraordinary career was bracketed by the goldberg variations.
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. The holy grail of glenn gould manuscripts at bonhams fine books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 r ecording vinyl.
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