Sep 12, 2017 its not just youthere are a number of general stylistic and architectural differences between book i and book ii, which is to be expected given that the compilations are separated by a period of twenty years. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 1724 label. While this welltempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn goulds formidable strengths an awesome technical command, the ability to project a wide variety of sounds textures and an always original interpretation it strikes me as one of the pianists weaker js bach recordings. The welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870877 by glenn gould on amazon music. Gould s playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. Selections from the well tempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould now.
Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. His range of dynamics is not in fact particularly wide, but it is subtly inflected, and indeed it is an interesting question how he manages to suggest so much variety in the tone. Bach glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 1724. Glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 2 preludes and. The welltempered clavier, book 2, complete preludes and fugues 124 label.
The prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier, book 2, complete preludes and fugues 124 glenn gould bach. There was a purity of mind and spirit when gould performed. Our friend kevin bazzana, biographer of glenn gould answer to the question glenn gould and the voyager golden record. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 878 duration.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 2 preludes. Glenn gould is not my favourite bach player, having a tendency to eccentricity, but he does excel in bringing out contrapuntal lines, so his. The art of the fugue excerpts, prelude and fugue on bach, bwv 898 1997 bach. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1955 mono recording. The first recording from gould s private studio in eatons auditorium, where virtually all his recordings would be made until 1980. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in goulds discography than the first. Mix glenn gould plays bach prelude in c minor youtube. The about 60pages book in english features many unknown photos of glenn gould, the 2 cds contain selections of his bach and nonbach recordings. In 1969, two years after he recorded the first eight preludes and fugues from book ii of bach s welltempered clavier, canadian pianist glenn gould recorded the next eight preludes and fugues.
In 1969, two years after he recorded the first eight preludes and fugues from book ii of bachs welltempered clavier, canadian pianist glenn gould recorded the next eight preludes and fugues. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 glenn gould on allmusic 1963. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 878. Cd, album, re sony bmg music entertainment, sony classical 88697148142. These tracks are being released for the firsttime digitally on what would have been goulds 86th birthday on tuesday, september 25, 2018.
Listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 916 glenn gould on allmusic 2007 in 1969, two years after he recorded the first. Blessedly, gould s producer andrew kazdin found a way to reduce the recorded impact of gould s unstoppable vocal obbligato, and the listener is. Glenn gould plays prelude in c minor, from the welltempered clavier vol 1.
The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Gould s treatment of the book ii preludes and fugues is sometimes iconic, occasionally traditional, but always musical, purposefullyperformed, and deeply felt. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered. Glenn herbert gould september 25, 1932 october 4, 1982 was a canadian. Is it just me, or does bachs wtc book 1 seem sassier for. Glenn gould bach prelude in c minor, bwv 847 youtube. Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 124 label. In this gentle and lyrical prelude, gould has chosen to play the little triplets that decorate the entire piece in staccato detached attack in a trademark textural decision typical of him. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 18. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 please retry price. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007.
Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in gould s discography than the first. G lenn gould 19321982 was canadas greatest pianist. This clip is an extract from the movie 32 short clips about glenn gould. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. Did glenn gould know that one of his recordings would be included on the. Johann sebastian bach glenn gould the welltempered. Cd, album, re sony bmg music entertainment, sony classical. Cd, re, rm sony classical, sony bmg music entertainment. Sep 11, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Dec 11, 2007 glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 878 duration. Watch out for this product and dont forget to have a look in the new interactive timeline here on. If you love bach, if you love gould, you should order this. Sep 02, 2008 mix glenn gould plays bach prelude in c minor youtube. Bach glenn gould the welltempered clavier book 2 preludes and fugues 18.
Bach glenn gould bach glenn gould the welltempered clavier book 2 preludes and fuges 916. The welltempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 124 label. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 2. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 18 glenn gould on allmusic 2007 the good news in the summer of 1968 for classical. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. It is the first prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Aug 21, 2008 glenn gould plays prelude in c minor, from the welltempered clavier vol 1. Glenn gouldbach the welltempered clavier book ii preludes. P 1965 sony music entertainmentp 1970 sony music entertainmentp 1971 sony music entertainmentp 1982 sony music entertainment. Jul 01, 2012 glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book 2. His playing was not only technically brilliant but also marked by a courageous and free interpretation of famous musical scores. After the extended gestations of the first two discs in canadian pianist glenn gould s recordings of book ii of bachs welltempered clavier the first was recorded in four sessions between august 1966 and february 1967 while the second was recorded in eight sessions between september and december 1969 the third collection of the last eight preludes and fugues was taped in four sessions.
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