Glenn Goulds debut album of Bachs Goldberg Variations was recorded in June 1955. The Columbia LP quickly became one of the most revered piano recordings ever made and Gould became the most famous classical artist of the day. His exciting, unorthodox new way of playing Bach left listeners awestruck and critics around the world hailing him as a genius. But until recently this iconic album was limited by the dated recording technology of its time.
On September 25, 2006, history was made again. Zenph Studios recorded its debut re-performance® to standing ovations in the CBCs famed Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. The date would have been Glenn Goulds 74th birthday, and what a gift Zenph created to give his fans.
The Zenph re-performance is a revelation in its clarity, depth, and vibrancy. Gould seems to play at an almost inhuman speed and yet with complete accuracy. The 30 variations dazzle the listener with their inventiveness and variety. As music historian and Gould biographer Kevin Bazzana writes in the CDs liner notes, «Here, albeit with his trademark vocalizing no longer accompanying the performance, Goulds musical personality is unquestionably present...»
Performing the first movement of Bachs Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052, with Leonard Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic. Goulds performance begins at 18:03.
Originally aired on January 31, 1960 on CBS Television as part of its Ford Presents series, this program was entitled «The Creative Performer.» The entire show is actually three performances — by Gould, the soprano Eileen Farrell (singing the «Suicidio!» aria from *La Gioconda*),
BACH THE WELL TEMPERED CLAVIER I No.1~12
(The GLENN GOULD Edition)
Glenn Gould — 01. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.1 in C Major BWV 846_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 02. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.1 in C Major BWV 846_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 03. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.2 in C Minor BWV 847_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 04. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.2 in C Minor BWV 847_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 05. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.3 in C Sharp Major BWV 848_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 06. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.3 in C Sharp Major BWV 848_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 07. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.4 in C Sharp Minor BWV 849_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 08. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.4 in C Sharp Minor BWV 849_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 09. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.5 in D Major BWV 850_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 10. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.5 in D Major BWV 850_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 11. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.6 in D Minor BWV 851_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 12. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.6 in D Minor BWV 851_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 13. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.7 in E Flat Major BWV 852_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 14. The Well-Tempered Clavier I No.7 in E Flat Major BWV 852_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 15. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.8 in E Flat Minor, BWV 853_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 16. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.8 in D Sharp Minor, BWV 853_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 17. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.9 in E Major, BWV 854_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 18. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.9 in E Major, BWV 854_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 19. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.10 in E Minor, BWV 855_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 20. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.10 in E Minor, BWV 855_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 21. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.11 in F Major, BWV 856_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 22. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.11 in F Major, BWV 856_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould — 23. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.12 in F Minor, BWV 857_ I. Praeludium
Glenn Gould — 24. The Well-Tempered Clavier I, No.12 in F Minor, BWV 857_ II. Fuga
Glenn Gould performs Beethoven’s «Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor op 31/2 — The Tempest“, at the classical music television series „Music For a Sunday Afternoon“, originally broadcast on March 19, 1967. Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel.
00:00 I Largo Allegro
07:03 II Adagio
16:19 III Allegretto
To celebrate the 200th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven, Glenn Gould performed «The Bicentennial Concert“, produced by Mario Prizek and originally broadcast on 9th December, 1970.
Part 2
00:00 Adagio un poco moto — attacca
07:35 Rondo. Allegro
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