The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered. Glenn gould gave his last public concert at the wilshire ebell theater in l. A new score meticulously transcribes goulds famed 1981 recording of bachs goldberg variations. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. 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. It features glenn gould s complete recording sessions of bach s goldberg variations on 5 cds. I prefer 1981, but maybe its just because i know it a bit longer.
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. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered. Gould made two studio recordings of the goldberg, the second in 1981, just over a year. This album was made shortly before the pianists premature death at age 50, so it is significant for being his last recording. A state of wonder, the 2002 sony release that paired the pianists 1955 and 1981 goldberg. Bach ryuichi sakamoto selections concertos, preludes, fugues, sinfonias, suites, variations 2 cd 2009, flac. Bachs goldberg variations is often considered the most ambitious composition ever written for harpsichord. Gould, glenn goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 r ecording music. The best reason to hate bachs goldberg variations, writes pianist jeremy denk, is that everybody loves them. Cd, re, rm sony classical, sony classical, sony classical smk 52. Why did glenn gould hum quietly in his recording of the. Goldberg variations 180 ggatefold vinyl go unlimited try now.
Integrale delle registrazioni bachiane glenn gould. Adobe flash player is required to watch this video. However, the piano tone also reminded me of the timbre in glenn goulds 1981 rerecording of the goldberg variations where a yamaha piano was used. Two years later, he predicted in a magazine article that the public concert as we know. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Yet there is something in the second goldberg variations, taped four months before goulds death, that i more frequently return toa quality of summation, i believe, of an. Glenn gould at his debut recording of bachs goldberg variations. So, in summary, i dont believe that both recordings are identical in terms of the emotional impact of the performances, even though i am willing to concede the notes and playing style may well be. Yes, some of the variations have evoilved over the years, so this interpretation is as such unique when compared with the other three available commercially discussed here in june. The original studio video during which gould recorded bachs goldberg variations in 1981 which was released on cd. Gould made second recordings of only a few pieces over his career, most famously the goldberg variations, returning to the 30th street studio in april and may of 1981.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Just months earlier the director of columbias masterworks division, david oppenheim, had attended the 22yearold pianists new york. Legendary canadian pianist glenn gould returned in 1981 from a selfimposed 16year hiatus to perform bachs goldberg variations, one of the compositions for which. For years i thought the goldberg variations were something mr. 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. 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. Then, while known in canada through his concert appearances, he burst onto the international stage with his first recording, the nowlegendary 1955 version of the goldberg variations. Watch glenn gould perform his last great studio recording. 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. This new edition of bachs goldberg variations is created by musescore lead developer. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features.
The goldberg variations marked both the beginning and the end of gould s career the 1981 recording was the last one he made before his death after suffering a stroke the following year. I can buy the cd version but i need the original one. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Listening to the 1981 version makes me feel very much at peace. Bach glenn gould goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 digital recording. Being in the minority in my feelings for glenn goulds second goldberg variations, i feel it wise to add that i do not necessarily prefer them to his more famous 1955 recordings, as an admirer might. Discussion in music corner started by gallileo, jun 29. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 analog master on.
Hello, i am looking for lp version of the goldberg variations 1981 version by glenn gould. Gould was playing a yamaha ct concert grand and this was, of course, a stereo digital encoding. 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. Gould made the goldberg variations, and the goldberg variations certainly made glenn gould.
With the ashen smell still in the air, and the streets. It wasnt just on his recordings of the goldberg variations, by the way. 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. Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould remastered available in audiophile 44. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 digital recording label. You can download the whole of this recording on itunes using the. I am a big fan of late baroque contrapuntal pieces and thus a big lover of bach. The 1981 digital recording by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store.
Glenn gould toronto, canada 19321982 was a canadian pianist most known for. Hearing glenn gould play goldberg variations anew wsj. 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. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. 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 glenn gould the goldberg variations the. What i retain most of all is the aria da capo, which is taken at a slow tempo, more like the 1981 version than the 1955 version, which kind of surprised me. I am not sure about the difference between analog and digital. 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. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Song glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical.
Goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording expanded edition, an album by johann sebastian bach, glenn gould on spotify. It was his first recording of the work, in 1955, that established gould as a pianistic force of exceptional gifts. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. Goldberg variations sheet music for piano download free. Glenn gould the goldberg variations 1981 rotten tomatoes. Bach, glenn gould, sony 1955 and 1981 ive been coming back to glenn goulds two recordings of the goldberg variations time and again for over 20 years now.
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. Cbs masterworks, im 37779 1982 glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. As part of denks iconoclastic challenge to this universal love, he cites another reason. Cbs masterworks, cdn70 bonus disc released with im 37779 1982 a state of wonder. I shared this elsewhere on quora, but when john mcclure asked him about the function of the. I live in japan and it is very hard to find the old lp. Glenn gould can be heard humming on numerous recordings, some louder than others. Public domain compositions, emi music publishing, rumblefish publishing, latinautor, and 4 music rights societies. Goldberg variations, an album by glenn gould on spotify. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 gould remastered glenn gould.
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. It was my first goldberg variations and its still the one i listen to the most on piano that is. I have listened to them all many times recently, compared them extensively, and read a biography of gould. The goldberg variations 1981 digital recording goldberg variations.
Bach, the goldberg variations, bwv 988, 1981, gould. Glenn gould goldberg variations 51 and 81 january 29, 2020 by jerry h. His speed, dexterity and tone revolutionized the understanding of this piece and it became inextricably linked. Of the recordings i have heard so far, i have always found glenn goulds to be the most interesting. Admittedly though this is not as easy to get into as some of bachs concertos speaking as a relative. Goulds 1981 goldberg set was the album i played most often in the days that followed. And why is it that the general views are so polarised.
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