Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But here in the english suites which are really french musically speaking he is so far indisputed. His maternal grandfather was a cousin of norwegian composer edvard grieg. Highlights from the glenn gould collection vhs the glenn gould bach collection dvd partita no. Glenn herbert gould 1 2 september 25, 1932 october 4, 1982 was a canadian pianist noted especially for his recordings of the music of johann sebastian bach, remarkable technical proficiency, unorthodox musical philosophy, and eccentric personality and piano technique. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. Goldberg variations, bwv 988, aria with 30 variations. However, the english suites surpass both the french suites and the partitas in the pleasure they have given me over the years. The english suites complete glenn gould sony 2 cd fl. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach english suites vol ii glenn gould. Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered.
Overview v biography v discography v compositions v credits v awards v. Glenn gouldgoldberg variationsinventionstoccatapartitasart of fugue johann sebastian bach6cd. In this 2003 release from hyperion, hewitt rivals gould in thoughtfulness, profound musicality, and. Get the best deals on box set glenn gould music cds when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Having recently purchased several of these multidisc releases of glenn gould s bach collection, i would recommend this one, volume 5, near the top. The goldberg variations glenn gould album wikipedia. Theres nothing english about the english suites, except for a story circulating after bachs death that they were composed for an englishman. Romance on three legs, the story of glenn goulds piano. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and.
After reading the book i had to hear his piano solos. French suites complete 2xcd japan original 1984 56dc 1544 ex. Goldberg variations 1955 recording lp vinyl, sep2015, sony classical. Classical lp vinyl records glenn gould for sale ebay. Get the best deals on classical vinyl records glenn gould when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on classical lp vinyl records glenn gould when you shop the largest online selection at. The most renowned canadian classical performer of the 20th century, pianist glenn gould remains one of the most fascinating and celebrated figures. His maternal grandfather was a cousin of the norwegian composer edvard grieg who was himself of scottish ancestry. Concerto for harpsichord and strings in e major, bwv 1053.
Box set classical glenn gould music cds for sale ebay. Having recently purchased several of these multidisc releases of glenn goulds bach collection, i would recommend this one, volume 5, near the top. Dec 30, 2016 walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. Get the best deals on classical vinyl records glenn gould when you. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861 more details. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut. Bach glenn gould the english suites les suites anglaises englische suiten. English suites bwv 806 811 thomas brunner glenn gould records scriabin desir. Glenn herbert gould was a canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. He was particularly renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard music of johann sebastian bach. Bach the english suites glenn gould 2lp columbia stereo rare gatefold nm.
The labels are screwed up on this double album volume i and ii collection. Glenn gould gave his last public concert at the wilshire ebell theater in l. English suites, bwv 806 808, volume 1 glenn gould anniversary. Get the best deals on box set classical glenn gould music cds when you shop the largest online selection at. Toccatas bwv 910916 by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. In short, he worked on six different recording projects in his studio at the same time, five of which were published simultaneously. I put the cd on while i am quilting and the music is. Gould s first release, bach s goldberg variations, released in january 1956, took the music world by storm, and immediately established the 22yearold canadian pianist as one of the most brilliant, original. Glenn gould bach art of fugue vol 1 lp mint ms 6338 stereo usa cbs 70s press. English suites, bwv 806811 glenn gould on allmusic 1994. Segments include documentaries, consisting of interviews with.
Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach, vol. Not only is the musicmaking consistently superb, but gould s notorious hums and groans are less intrusive here than on some of the other sets. Besides bachs french suites, goulds artist contract cards list the names of mozart, bizet, skryabin, wagner, and hindemith. Now i am hooked glenn goulds solos are truly wonderful. Get the best deals on box set glenn gould music cds when you. Two years later, he predicted in a magazine article that the public concert as we know.
Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. Get the best deals on box set classical glenn gould music cds when. In 1955 glenn gould signed his exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Thirty two short films about glenn gould wikipedia.
Glenn gould, the american symphony orchestra, leopold stokowski 1 the music of arnold schoenberg, vol. Thirty two short films about glenn gould is a 1993 canadian biographical anthology film about the pianist glenn gould, played by colm feore. English suites by glenn gould, bach from amazons classical music store. Not only is the musicmaking consistently superb, but goulds notorious hums and groans are less. The english suites angela hewitts performances of bachs english suites must rank among the finest piano renditions since glenn gould recorded them in the early 70s.
Glenn gould plays bach the english suites complete discogs. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The russian journey film gif political prisoners music composers great videos films movies classical music short film documentaries. 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. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 variation 5 a 1 ovvero 2 clav.
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