Gould was controversial when alive and is so now; he’s a thorn in many a purist’s breast because he was so gifted and always followed where his muse lead him. That his Muse was sometimes erratic is true .
You need to know the released version to appreciate how magnificent this 'direct take' from the 'dictation of the Gods' really is. Glenn suddenly has ideas, it is so subtle. All in the ornaments and voicing. Notice - too - his organist's training and those rapid finger substitutions to give his outer fingers more traction for various effects. He has a complete spiritual programme for this piece (eg he anticipates and luxuriates in the overly simplistic C Major which comes about half way through; knowing - as Gibbons knew, that in this era a single wrong note - so to speak - could lose you your head....!) Horowitz, of course, is similarly febrile and sensitive beyond almost all compare - it is pointless to compare them. Glenn is looking for the sublimity of stasis, Vladimir - often - for extraordinary nuances lying behind a romantic 'tournure'. A chaque cheval, son cours. Celui de Glenn ici est magnifique.
@chorister88 I know this may seem hard to believe to some people, but Gould was not 'acting'. He was just 'that much into it'. He just couldn't help it, like his habit of singing while playing. If he had been the kind of poser your comment implied that he was, he would never have stopped giving recitals. In fact, he positively HATED them...
@chorister88 - he can't be more "modest," he's dead. Glenn passed away in 1982. He was a wonderful, generous, and caring person who could not help showing his authentic emotion when playing a work he loved. Exaggerating implies that he was representing his feelings in an "excessive" manner. Most Gould admirers don't think he was. It's a matter of opinion. At any rate you can always just listen to his amazing talent if you don't want to watch him.
He wrote that his favourite composer was Gibbons, that's right, but I think it was more or less a joke. He really appreciated him, but considering all his musical life, it's very easy to say who his favourite composer actually was...
@chorister88 - you know nothing about the genius Glenn Gould if you think he is "exaggerating." This artist had a remarkable feeling for great music and its interpretation.
Gould was controversial when alive and is so now; he’s a thorn in many a purist’s breast because he was so gifted and always followed where his muse lead him. That his Muse was sometimes erratic is true .
You need to know the released version to appreciate how magnificent this 'direct take' from the 'dictation of the Gods' really is. Glenn suddenly has ideas, it is so subtle. All in the ornaments and voicing. Notice - too - his organist's training and those rapid finger substitutions to give his outer fingers more traction for various effects. He has a complete spiritual programme for this piece (eg he anticipates and luxuriates in the overly simplistic C Major which comes about half way through; knowing - as Gibbons knew, that in this era a single wrong note - so to speak - could lose you your head....!) Horowitz, of course, is similarly febrile and sensitive beyond almost all compare - it is pointless to compare them. Glenn is looking for the sublimity of stasis, Vladimir - often - for extraordinary nuances lying behind a romantic 'tournure'. A chaque cheval, son cours. Celui de Glenn ici est magnifique.
@chorister88 I know this may seem hard to believe to some people, but Gould was not 'acting'. He was just 'that much into it'. He just couldn't help it, like his habit of singing while playing. If he had been the kind of poser your comment implied that he was, he would never have stopped giving recitals. In fact, he positively HATED them...
Divine music by the divine musician.
@chorister88 - he can't be more "modest," he's dead. Glenn passed away in 1982. He was a wonderful, generous, and caring person who could not help showing his authentic emotion when playing a work he loved. Exaggerating implies that he was representing his feelings in an "excessive" manner. Most Gould admirers don't think he was. It's a matter of opinion. At any rate you can always just listen to his amazing talent if you don't want to watch him.
Glenn Gould makes it sound as if that ancient piece was written yesterday. A stunning performance.
Glen Gould was one asked who he thought was the greatest keyboard of all and without hesitating answered, "Orlando Gibbons."
He wrote that his favourite composer was Gibbons, that's right, but I think it was more or less a joke. He really appreciated him, but considering all his musical life, it's very easy to say who his favourite composer actually was...
@chorister88 - you know nothing about the genius Glenn Gould if you think he is "exaggerating." This artist had a remarkable feeling for great music and its interpretation.
I play Gibbons when I feel like monkeying around on the piano.
I started to understand classical music thanks to him..
Beautiful beyond words. Glenn Gould's love of this composer is evident in this performance.
Wonderfull interpretation! Much expressive!
Brilliant and gorgeous.
Divine!
귀보다 심장이 먼저 반응하는 아름다운 소리네요... 곡의 아름다운 울림을 살려 주셔서 감사합니다.
Thats what i usually do. He sounds like a miracle..
Splendid!
Glenn Gould was a a GREAT actor.
Love this!