The Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould Plays Bach

Starring:Glenn Gould
Studio: Sony
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

Ridiculously incredible. Absolutely authoritative.
A Stunning Goldberg
AMAZING!
I'm one of the lucky few who own this rare DVD!
A historical register!

The Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould Plays Bach
Starring: Glenn Gould
Director: Bruno Monsaingeon , and Bruno Monsaigneon
Manufacturer: Sony Classics
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000050IL0
Release Date: 2007-08-28

Customer Reviews:

Ridiculously incredible. Absolutely authoritative........2007-06-03

Current 3rd party price $138 ? I just got this for under $30, I won't say from where, but it was not that difficult, from a huge online vendor that rhymes with Freeway. Anyway, this is one of the top 5 piano DVD's of all time. I'll bet you you $150 Gould in 1981 played this music BETTER than J.S. Bach ever did. This Bruno, who made these awesome classical music films, thank you sir. If you dig Bach and you like extremely masterful piano playing, you already have this!

A Stunning Goldberg.......2007-03-19

We are fortunate to count three Goldberg's recorded by Gould. It is quite astonishing to watch this rendition compared to his earlier 1955 recording which most critics seem to call the "Gold" standard for this piece. Seeing Gould perform this piece in this new way with a clear linkage between the variations is something not present in the earlier release where each variation seems to stand on its own. Another big plus is that there is very little humming compared to earlier Gould and thus much less distraction to this amazing performance. I would call your attention to something not much taught in concervatories these days -- finger substitution--watch Gould's technique. ALso, he apparently play the Goldberg's completely through without stop--something contrary to his "normal" practice of combining bits and pieces of different takes to produce what you hear on a CD. Stunning photography, exquisite performance and outstanding sound make this a must-have for any musician. Observe the passion!

AMAZING!.......2006-08-05

I bought this DVD new on ebay--one seller has it almost always listed--for only $39.95 brand new. The DVD is pure amazement. I've watched it over and over and over. You'll see the best Bach student ever molding the masters work. Don't pay crazy prices here...keep looking on ebay unless the prices come down here.

I'm one of the lucky few who own this rare DVD!.......2006-06-01

This is a must have if you love Bach and Glenn Gould. This is a very informal recital. Gould was wearing casual clothes and his 9' YAMAHA CFIII concert grand's fall board was removed. During the interview, Gould did not even wear his shoes and camera closed up his dark socks. Quite funny to see a renowned concert pianist with such an informal setting.

A historical register! .......2005-11-30

This musical document will convey you the artistic splendor and the overwhelming musicality of this prodigious pianist; an authentic icon in the keyboard. His personal attitudes may be shocking for you due are told without anesthesia, with passion and without measuring the aftermaths of a unmeasured sincerity and unconventional prudence.

But far beyond his irreverent positions, there was a very honest artist who strived for convey us the essential spirit of Bach, his undeniable grandness and majuscule transcendence. This performance is a true legacy for the new generations to come. The honesty and craft will remain for years; a breathtaking and unusual execution that close a cycle who began in 1952 with his First Goldberg for the Canadian Radio, in spite the fact the immense majority of the musical audiences know about the famous register of 1955.

Each one of his version reveal as a common feature of all masterpieces, visible and dfferent approach. Pitifully for us, this is the only available register of the Goldberg, but something is better than nothing. Go for this DVD to enjoy eternally the ominous presence and singular art of this legendary artist.

Glenn Gould : in memoriam (1932-1982)

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