Title : Bach: Goldberg Variations BWV988
Author : Bach, Johann Sebastian
Release Date : 19901025
Binding : Audio CD
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Editorial Reviews : In the summer of 1955, a brash, eccentric, and awesomely gifted 22-year-old pianist swept the didactic cobwebs off this monumental opus, and a star was born. For listeners weaned on romantic Bach stylings of Fischer, Casals, and Landowska, the effect was like stepping into an ice cold shower. Glenn Gould's agile, independent hands and hair-trigger rhythm ignited Bach's virtuosic writing with insight and irreverence, sprucing up the counterpoint with crisp articulation, perky accents, and jaw-dropping tempos. This debut recording is the best-known and arguably the finest of Gould's commercial discs. Buy it and hear why. --Jed Distler
Buyer Reviews : I have been a fan of Glenn Gould's recordings for many years. What I have always found helpful is to listen with an open mind! Gould has got to be considered one of the top piano technicians in history. His interpretations (never the same twice) will have people talking into the 22nd century and beyond. In this recording, listen for the clarity of voices, which helps Gould in presenting the music of Bach with stunning vision. Two geniuses at work (though 200+ years apart) make for an unforgettable listening experience!
