This is Glenn Gould
- Story of a Genius
Glenn Gould died on October 4, 1982. As part of the 30th anniversary of his death at age 50, music lovers have come to see many new recordings and re-releases of Mr. Gould’s interpretations. On this CD, we get Sony Classical’s tribute in a 2 CD + book hardcover edition – a great collector’s item.
This is a perfect introduction to the fascination that surrounds Glenn Gould – his life, his music and his pianistic style. The 2-CD edition contains a biography of the artist, a Glenn Gould lexicon with 32 facts about Gould, and a 192-page booklet with many previously unpublished photos. CD 1 features unique Bach recordings, while CD 2 contains always interesting readings of other composers’ music.
Performed by Glenn Gould (piano)
This CD will be released November 6, 2012
Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. The Idea of North
2. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988; Aria (1955 Version)
3. Aria variata alla maniera italiana in A minor, BWV 989
4. Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028; I. Adagio (Instrumental)
5. Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028; II. Allegro (Instrumental)
6. Concerto in D minor after Alessandro Marcello, BWV 974; I. [ ]
7. Concerto in D minor after Alessandro Marcello, BWV 974; II. Adagio
8. Concerto in D minor after Alessandro Marcello, BWV 974; III. Presto
9. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, BWV 1015; III. Andante un poco (Instrumental)
10. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, BWV 1015; IV. Presto (Instrumental)
Disc: 2
1. Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in C Major, Op. 15; Cadenza
2. The Idea of North (This is Glenn Gould)
3. Fantasy in C Major
4. Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in C Major, Op. 15; I. Allegro con brio
5. Drei Klavierstücke Op. 11; I. Mässig (Instrumental)
6. Suite No. 3 in D minor HWV 428; I. Prelude. Prestco (attacca)
7. Suite No. 3 in D minor HWV 428; II. Allegro Fugue
8. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 24 in C minor, K.491; III. Allegretto
9. I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande Allegro ma non troppo from Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 “Pastoral”
10. Sonata in D Major, Hob.XVI: 51; I. Andante
I’ll show you some of the more unusual pieces, rather than focusing on the Bach Goldberg Varaitions.
Here is Glenn Gould playing Beethoven’s 15 Variations and Fugue Op 35:
Now here’s Glenn Gould playing his transcription of Maurice Ravel’s “La valse”:
OK, OK… so you want to hear Johann Sebastian Bach! Here’s Glenn Gould performing the Bach Partita No.6
http://youtu.be/jaZCPKoyAew
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