Glenn gould the 1955 goldberg variations birth of a. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by glenn gould on amazon. Goulds fans were treated to a remake of goldbergs in 1982, when he released a slowerpaced rendition just before his untimely death. The goldberg variations 1955 recording vinyl by glenn. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Ive just begun some serious ab comparisons between the old ddd 1982 master and the new aad 2002 master of glenn goulds performance of the goldberg variations. The sound from what would seem to be from an age before technological breakthroughs in sound recording is clean and clear with a fullness and great imaging. Sounds pretty great after a couple cleanings and a couple plays. The recording industry of the 20th century saw stars become legends and albums become icons of popular culture. The jacket is great, and the rvc sleeve is so great, i wish more records came with them, but the inner sleeve is so cheap. When the recording of bachs goldberg variations by pianist glenn gould was released in 1956, it changed the entire set of expectations with which listeners approached bachs keyboard music. The artists who are usually the easiest to record are those who report to. Rumblefish publishing, public domain compositions, and 3 music rights societies. Glenn gould complete columbia album collection, 81 cd box.
The goldberg variations are by no means easy in any sense, but nowadays there is such a surplus of. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 duration. However, both the 1955 and the 1981 recordings have since been remastered, and the second recording has been reappraised favorably. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 musicians friend. The goldberg variations by glenn gould 888751997721. Glenn goulds 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations is a significant milestone in music. Instead, think of it like jimi hendrix playing the star spangled banner at woodstock. Glenn herbert gould was born at home in toronto, on 25 september 1932, to russell herbert gold 19011996 and florence emma gold nee grieg.
View all records by glenn gould for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Glenn gould the goldberg variations the complete unreleased. Its the 1955 version of glenn goulds sublime performance of bach. The goldberg variations 1955 recording glenn gould on allmusic 2007 what is a zenph reperformance. Glenn gould g lenn goulds extraordinary career was bracketed by the goldberg variations. Goulds first release, bachs goldberg variations 1955, took the music world by storm, and immediately established the maverick 22yearold canadian pianist as one of the most brilliant, original, charismatic and provocative classical performers of his. Pianist glenn gould rocketed to fame in 1955 with his startling and original take on bachs goldberg 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.
In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg variations, sales of which. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Any respectable piano collection, however, should include goulds debut goldbergs, at any price. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording by glenn gould vinyl. The goldberg variations by glenn gould 886971485325. It has been reissued numerous times on vinyl, cassette, cd, and even 8track. In 1981, he had recorded the work again, with a still bracing but generally mellower approach. Oct 23, 2015 glenn gould s 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations is a significant milestone in music. Mar 20, 2012 just as miles davis kind of blue was one of those jazz albums you saw in the collections of people who otherwise didnt listen to jazz, glenn gould s 1955 lp of bachs goldberg variations stuck. The goldberg variations 1955 recording glenn gould.
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. The late great canadian pianist glenn gould made two significant and highlyacclaimed recordings of bachs goldberg variations, the first in 1955 when he was just 22, the second a quarter of a century later in 1981 when he was nearing the end of his life. Bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 duration. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. 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. The record is now in the catalog of sony classical records. The 1955 goldberg variations birth of a legend by glenn gould on amazon music. Glenn gould s exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. 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. Glenn gould goldberg variations analog remaster steve. Glenn goulds two recordings of the bach goldberg 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. The 1955 goldberg variations birth of a legend by glenn. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording glenn gould.
Get the best deal for vinyl records glenn gould from the largest online selection at. Oct 16, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bach. For those who dont follow classical music, stay tuned. The goldberg variations vinyl by glenn gould from amazons classical music store.
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. Glenn gould bach goldberg variations excerpt vinyl rip. The goldberg variations the complete 1955 recording sessions. Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. In 1955 glenn gould signed an exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Just as miles davis kind of blue was one of those jazz albums you saw in the collections of people who otherwise didnt listen to jazz, glenn goulds 1955 lp of bachs goldberg variations stuck. 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. Glenn gould bach edition licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1955 replication. Glenn gould the little bach book 76986 vinyl record lp. Mar 22, 2016 glenn gould bach edition licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical.
Get the best deals on glenn gould vinyl records when you shop the largest. Check out the 1955 goldberg variations birth of a legend by glenn gould on amazon music. 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. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 version new cd. What is the best recording of bachs goldberg variations, and.
Completed in a total of only four days and released in january 1956, glenn gould s debut recording of bach s goldberg variations is without doubt one of the most significant and successful classical recordings in the history of the gramophone record. Andante con moto was featured on the soundtrack for the recently released film emma. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Glenn gould goldberg variations bwv 988 1955 recording vinyl lp sony cl. 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. This recording of the watershed 1955 performance of bachs aria with 30 variations better known as the goldberg variations is stunningly beautiful. He is not the best interpreter of bach in the traditional sense of a best rendition. Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut. 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.
Glenn gould glenn gould vinyl records and cds for sale. Glenn goulds exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. Listening to the 1981 version makes me feel very much at peace. Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded. Aug 27, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Gould completists, however, will want this glenn gould edition transfer for two fugues recorded in 1957, drastically different from the pianists perverse remakes years later for his complete well tempered clavier book ii. The goldberg variations at the best online prices at ebay. Oct 12, 2002 ive just begun some serious ab comparisons between the old ddd 1982 master and the new aad 2002 master of glenn gould s performance of the goldberg variations. Glenn gould recording bachs goldberg variations in 1955.
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