Buy and sell your used music, dvds, and blurays online for cash or credit. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Released 30 october 2012 on sony classical catalog no. Aug 24, 2012 the home of classical music find always the latest news, dates and videos from our artists and recordings. The welltempered clavier is a music album by glenn gould released in 1975. But gould quite simply knocks all those into the compost. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Goulds first release, bachs goldberg variations, took the music world by storm, and immediately established the 22yearold canadian pianist as one of the most brilliant, original, charismatic and provocative classical performers of his time. Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues. This album appears in 7 charts and has received 2 comments and 19. In this columbia release of goulds 1966 and 1967 recordings of the first eight preludes and fugues from bachs welltempered clavier book ii, listeners were treated to almost hummingfree performances.
G lenn gould 19321982 was canadas greatest pianist. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1 8 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the welltempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollinis recordings of the welltempered clavier. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favorite tracks with your friends.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Sony classical japan sicc1016265 4 discs stereo hybrid. It is very rarely that pieces of such duration can hold my attention so absolutely riveted from beginning to end. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869, an album by johann sebastian bach, glenn gould on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The home of classical music find always the latest news, dates and videos from our artists and recordings. Samuil feinberg, tatiana nikolayeva, sviatoslav richter all different styles, all worth listening to intellectual. In this 1962 special for the canadian broadcasting corporation, gould reveals the same brilliance and idiosyncrasy in his understanding of bachs place in history.
In this 1962 special for the canadian broadcasting corporation, gould reveals the same brilliance and idiosyncrasy in his understanding of bach s place in history. This absence left listeners free to contemplate gould s idiosyncratic interpretations without distractions. His playing was not only technically brilliant but also marked by a courageous and free interpretation of famous musical scores. Its probably fair to say that until glenn gould got his fingers around it, bach s music was used for teaching purposes more than anything else. The glenn gould complete jacket collection is presented to mark the brilliant pianists 75th birthday and the 25th anniversary of his death. Glenn gould explains the genius of johann sebastian bach. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bach s fugal writing, and in the welltempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. Glenn gould plays bach well tempered clavier, book 1. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no.
In this columbia release of gould s 1966 and 1967 recordings of the first eight preludes and fugues from bach s well tempered clavier book ii, listeners were treated to almost hummingfree performances. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1 youtube. This absence left listeners free to contemplate goulds idiosyncratic interpretations without distractions. Glenn gould plays bach well tempered clavier, book 1 prelude n. If you are looking for the essential glenn gould playing bach, then the three sets you really ought to have are his goldberg variations either version, plus the two books of the welltempered clavier. Original jacket collection glenn gould plays bach arkivmusic. The canadian pianist glenn gould was one of the most brilliant and idiosyncratic interpreters of the music of johann sebastian bach.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Choose from a huge selection of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. Dec 31, 2015 glenn gould licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Support this site by purchasing from these vendors. Glenn gould piano its rather amazing today, when recordings of bachs welltempered clavier practically fall of the shelves, to recall just how unusual it was back in the 1960s for a pianist to undertake to record this amazing work.
Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. The welltempered clavier is ranked 26,602nd in the overall chart, 3,146th in the 1970s, and 299th in the year 1975. Glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book 2. The welltempered clavier, book i, volume 3 glenn gould. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the well tempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollinis recordings of the well tempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Its probably fair to say that until glenn gould got his fingers around. What are some good recordings of the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier book 1, bwv846869 the welltempered clavier book 2.
In 1955 glenn gould signed an exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Its probably fair to say that until glenn gould got his fingers around it, bachs music was used for teaching purposes more than anything else. Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 18. The internets largest buyer and seller of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games.
The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues. Glenn gould, friedrich gulda more balanced, modern approach. Jul 01, 2012 glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bach s well tempered clavier, book 2. Glenn gould edition sony steve hoffman music forums. Dec, 2011 in 1955 glenn gould signed an exclusive contract with columbia masterworks, and remained with the label until his untimely death in 1982. Its rather amazing today, when recordings of bach s well tempered clavier practically fall of the shelves, to recall just how unusual it was back in the 1960s for a pianist to undertake to record this amazing work. Amazon its rather amazing today, when recordings of bachs welltempered clavier practically fall of the shelves, to recall just how unusual it was back in the 1960s for a pianist to undertake to record this amazing work. Glenn gould licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Preludes and fugues 18 by glenn gould from amazons classical music store. Highlights from the glenn gould collection vhs the glenn gould bach collection dvd partita no. Bach the welltempered clavier, book i glenn gould 1971.