It may be that the best way to experience late Canadian pianist Glenn Gould is to listen to one of his classic Bach recordings straight through, for in addition to his distinctive, not to say quirky approach to local textures, he was a formidable architectural thinker. Gould has receded far enough into the past, however, that there must be a sizable contingent of potential buyers for this Essential Glenn Gould collection. There are a lot of famous Gould recordings on here, humming and all. The question is whether the 50/50 Bach/non-Bach division (the first CD is all Bach, the second… read more
It may be that the best way to experience late Canadian pianist Glenn Gould is to listen to one of his classic Bach recordings straight through, for … read more
It may be that the best way to experience late Canadian pianist Glenn Gould is to listen to one of his classic Bach recordings straight through, for in addition to his distinctive, not t… read more
Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadianpianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked with Gould for the remainder of his life. His final recording, in 1981, was also of the Goldberg Variations – a much more studied and reflective interpretation of the work. G… read more
Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadianpianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's fi… read more
Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadianpianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's first performance to receive widespread attentio… read more