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. Completed in a total of only four days and released in january 1956, glenn gould s first recording of bachs goldberg variations became one of the most successful classical albums of all time and an icon in the history of the gramophone record. The goldberg variations vinyl by glenn gould from amazons classical music store. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998. 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 glenn gould vinyl records and cds for sale. The outer plastic sleeve has a label saying the same as the information on the remastered web page for the lp release, which indicates an analogue tape source, but there is also a smaller label that says lp consists of previously released material.
Bach glenn gould the goldberg variations 1956, vinyl. The goldberg variations the complete 1955 recording sessions. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. The record is now in the catalog of sony classical records. Bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982 duration. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording by glenn gould. Get the best deal for lp vinyl records glenn gould from the largest online. It features glenn goulds complete recording sessions of bachs goldberg variations on 5 cds including the studio conversations between him and his producer, restored from the original. In 1955, columbia records released a recording of bachs goldberg variations that introduced the musical world to glenn gould.
Glenn gould goldberg variations analog remaster steve. Glenn herbert gould was born at home in toronto, on 25 september 1932, to russell herbert gold 19011996 and florence emma gold nee grieg. Glenn goulds debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. The goldberg variations 1981 was the last recording to appear in goulds lifetime, completing the discographical circle that had begun so spectacularly with the same work in 1955. The goldberg variations is the 1955 debut album of canadian classical pianist glenn gould. Andante con moto was featured on the soundtrack for the recently released film emma.
Glenn goulds the goldberg variations 1981 history of. I live in japan and it is very hard to find the old lp. 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. Bach goldberg variationen 1955 vinyl lp glenn gould. Hier folgende vinyl lp here following vinyl lp ohne orchester oder begleitung. 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. 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 1955 recording glenn gould on allmusic 2007 what is a zenph reperformance. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. 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. Glenn gould bach the goldberg variations full vinyl 1982. Glenn gould in the recording studio as a young man. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1955 recording, rechanneled for stereo more details.
I can buy the cd version but i need the original one. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the. Glenn goulds two recordings of the bach goldberg variations. Bach goldberg variationen 1955 vinyl lp glenn gould, johann sebastian. Glenn gould licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Aug 27, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Glenn gould the goldberg variations the complete unreleased.
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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I am not sure about the difference between analog and digital. Get the best deal for vinyl records glenn gould from the largest online selection at. Glenn gould s debut album of bachs goldberg variations was recorded in june 1955. 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. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by glenn gould on amazon. Glenn gould 14 goldberg variations hq audio 1981 youtube. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia.
In the main, sonic differences between sony classicals 20bit remastering of this landmark 1955 recording and its previous incarnation in the cbs great performances series cbs myk 38479 are subtle rather than striking. Tying together the twisting strands of dna with the multiform variants of bachs goldberg variations, and then drawing in edgar. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. Glenn gould s recording debut in 1955 of bachs goldberg variations took the world by storm. The recently discovered analog reels from the legendary 1981 recording sessions are now available for the first time in its history on 180g audiophile vinyl. The goldberg variations 1955 recording vinyl by glenn. This is a historic recording that literally blew away the world and placed glenn gould firmly in the consciousness of the world.
A canadian hero, gould is singlehandedly responsible for the prowess of the canadian broadcasting corporation, for the worlds deep. The goldberg variations at the best online prices at ebay. Glenn goulds exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 analog master on. It features glenn goulds complete recording sessions of bachs goldberg. The columbia lp quickly became one of the most revered piano recordings ever. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 musicians friend. Goldberg variations bwv 988 1981 recording by glenn gould vinyl. Glenn gould goldberg variations 1981 analog master on vinyl. The young canadian pianists joyous, quicksilver interpretation not only influenced subsequent generations of musicians, it also entirely altered bachs public image. High quality pressing for a true analog experience. View all records by glenn gould for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. The goldberg variations the complete 1955 recording. 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 g lenn goulds extraordinary career was bracketed by the goldberg variations. A copy of the 2015 remastered series 1981 goldberg vinyl has just arrived. Its the 1955 version of glenn goulds sublime performance of 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. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut. Sep, 2017 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.
Any respectable piano collection, however, should include goulds debut goldbergs, at any price. Ba goldberg variations 1981 new cd 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings glenn gould, j. Oct 16, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bach. However, both the 1955 and the 1981 recordings have since been remastered, and the second recording has been reappraised favorably. Glenn gould s exciting and careerstarting 1955 recording of js bachs goldberg variations currently exists in several versions. Gould you say in a 1981 interview the he thought the objections columbia had, which were mild and expressed in. Nov 06, 2010 les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording.
Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded the goldberg variations. The goldberg variations 1955 recording glenn gould. Get the best deals on glenn gould vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. To be honest this is worth buying for the dvd bonus alone. 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. Lets see, it includes 7 cds, 1 180g vinyl and a 280 page hardcover coffeetable book. The recording industry of the 20th century saw stars become legends and albums become icons of popular culture. 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 1981 digital recording by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. The best of glenn goulds bach has some of his greatest bach recordings, an interesting and well written essay on goulds bach, and as a real bonus a dvd of the complete 1981 goldberg variations directed by bruno monsaingeon. But in the 1981 variations, gould makes good on his desire for dignity.
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. The goldberg variations is the last recording to appear in glenn goulds lifetime, completing the discographical circle that had begun so spectacularly with the same work in 1955. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. The goldberg variations by glenn gould 886971485325.
Deceptive cadence in 1955, a little known canadian pianist recorded. Latinautor, rumblefish publishing, emi music publishing, public domain compositions, and 4 music rights societies. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. For those who dont follow classical music, stay tuned. Thirty two short facts about glenn goulds complete goldberg. Glenn gould featured in emma movie soundtrack piano concerto no. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1981, a year before his death, gould made a new recording of the goldberg variations, sales of which. Bach the goldberg variations glenn gould 1955 replication. Pianist glenn gould rocketed to fame in 1955 with his startling and original take on bachs goldberg variations. His decidedly unromantic view, absolute technical skill, startling lucidity, and righton rhythmic changes, combined with his eccentricitiesaudible humming, sometimes outrageously fast tempimade him an instantly legendary pianist and elucidated. Les variations goldberg 14 par glenn gould, en 1981 hq audio sony classical bruno monsaingeon.
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