Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. I am not sure about the difference between analog and digital. Gould s first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bach s goldberg variations. Glenn gould the goldberg variations 1981 rotten tomatoes. Hello, i am looking for lp version of the goldberg variations 1981 version by glenn gould. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 analog master on vinyl.
The goldberg variations 1981 digital recording goldberg variations. Bach s goldberg variations is often considered the most ambitious composition ever written for harpsichord. The career of the singular and idiosyncratic pianist glenn gould is probably best defined by his two recordings of bach s goldberg variations. Everytime i listen to this piece played by him, i feel a kind of sadness that he died a week after the 1981 recording was issued. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube. A new score meticulously transcribes goulds famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations. If there is a piece of music most associated with one performer, then surely it is bach s goldberg variations, and glenn gould.
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. Glenn gould explains the genius of johann sebastian bach 1962 glenn gould offers a strikingly unconventional interpretation of 1806 beethoven composition. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998. New recordings from variation 16 to variation 18 cd3706. Glenn gould on bach in german glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations cd3701. This is the original studio video during which gould recorded bachs goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd. Glenn gould the complete bach collection 2012, cd discogs. An interpretation of johann sebastian bach s goldberg variations bwv 988, the work launched gould s career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most wellknown piano recordings. Goldberg variations by glenn gould on amazon music. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical. Bach glenn gould goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 digital recording.
Feb 02, 2018 glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. 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. Then, while known in canada through his concert appearances, he burst onto the. I live in japan and it is very hard to find the old lp. It is named after johann gottlieb goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work. Goulds first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Cbs masterworks, im 37779 1982 glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page.
First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg. I can buy the cd version but i need the original one. Glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955. This article is mainly about the 1955 recording, although it. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording of. Gould is most famous, now and likely always, for his two studio recordings of bachs goldberg variations, which served as alpha and omega for his. Oct 25, 2017 pianist glenn gould rocketed to fame in 1955 with his startling and original take on bach s goldberg variations. I have listened to them all many times recently, compared them extensively, and read a biography of gould. 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. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered available in audiophile 44.
Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording by glenn gould vinyl. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. In june of 1955 the pianist returned to new york to tape bachs goldberg variations, bwv 988. The complete sessions have been recently released on disc. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mar 26, 2017 along with bob dylans love and theft, which id purchased at 12. Goldberg variations 1981 digital recording more details. Bach, variazioni goldberg 1981 youtube glenn gould beethoven, concerto no. 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. Glenn gould the goldberg variations the complete unreleased. Glenn gould at his debut recording of bachs goldberg variations. This new edition of bachs goldberg variations is created by musescore lead developer werner schweer. The 1981 digital recording by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store.
The first, his majorlabel debut recorded in 1955, was gould s breakthrough. J s bach goldberg variations glenn gould a goodmusic. Jan 01, 2012 this is the original studio video during which gould recorded bach s goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered by glenn gould on amazon music.
Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 rolando kieth. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Glenn gould gave his last public concert at the wilshire ebell theater in l. Two years later, he predicted in a magazine article that the public concert as we know. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording expanded edition, an album by johann sebastian bach, glenn gould on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Bachs goldberg variations framed glenn goulds recording career and came to define him in ways that he would not have foreseen when he chose the work in 1955 as the vehicle for his. The goldberg variations that this is not the theme at. Gould, glenn goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 r ecording. My first purchase a few years back was of the three disc edition where the 1955 and 1981 goldberg variations were coupled. 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. Nov 06, 2010 les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Glenn gould a state of wonder goldberg variations 1955.
While glenn gould s 1955 debut recording of bach s 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 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. I have both glenn gould versions 1955 and 1981 on cd, the sacd version of the 1981 listed here, as well as an sacd with perahias version. 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. I was very much in a lets get the show on the road and get through with it.
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. 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. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Gould s fans were treated to a remake of goldbergs in 1982, when he released a. 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. Bachs goldberg variations is often considered the most ambitious composition ever written for harpsichord.
Hearing glenn gould play goldberg variations anew wsj. If there is a piece of music most associated with one performer, then surely it is bachs goldberg variations, and glenn gould. Cd, re, rm sony classical, sony classical, sony classical smk 52 619, smk 52619, 0105261910. You can download the whole of this recording on itunes using the following. The career of the singular and idiosyncratic pianist glenn gould is probably best defined by his two recordings of bachs goldberg variations. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. Listening to the 1981 version makes me feel very much at peace. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording expanded. An interpretation of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, the. Along with bob dylans love and theft, which id purchased at 12. Glenn goulds debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Mar 02, 2010 hello, i am looking for lp version of the goldberg variations 1981 version by glenn gould.
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. 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. 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. Gould made the goldberg variations, and the goldberg variations certainly made glenn gould. Glenn gould goldberg variations 51 and 81 january 29, 2020 by jerry h. Jun 05, 2016 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. This transcription of glenn gould s 1981 landmark recording of johann sebastian bach s 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. Goulds early reputation was of course staked by his first goldberg sessions, from june 55, and the story is wellknownbalmy summer air and the young virtuoso, a hypochondriac, dressed in winter clothing, then soaking his hands and forearms in hot water and towels in preparation for bachs little known contrapuntal variations, commissioned. 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. Goldberg variations sheet music for piano download free in.
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