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| 1. Aria | |||
| 2. Variation 1 | |||
| 3. Variation 2 | |||
| 4. Variation 3 | |||
| 5. Variation 4 | |||
| 6. Variation 5 | |||
| 7. Variation 6 | |||
| 8. Variation 7 | |||
| 9. Variation 8 | |||
| 10. Variation 9 | |||
| 11. Variation 10 | |||
| 12. Variation 11 | |||
| 13. Variation 12 | |||
| 14. Variation 13 | |||
| 15. Variation 14 | |||
| 16. Variation 15 | |||
| 17. Variation 16 | |||
| 18. Variation 17 | |||
| 19. Variation 18 | |||
| 20. Variation 19 | |||
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The clear-cut rhythms, riveting articulation, and contrapuntal acumen of Glenn Gould's 1955 debut Goldberg Variations characterize this 1981 remake to strikingly different results. This later version is more deliberate in pacing, stark in expression, thoughtful with ornamentation, and tightly organized (if a mite theatrical) in terms of tempo relationships. Whereas there are no repeats from 1955, Gould now observes "A" section repeats in the canons, the Fughetta, and other fugue-like variations. The rapid, cross- handed sequences still dazzle with pinpointed fingerwork, yet the slower tempos better serve the music's dance-like qualities. Unlike Sony Classical's better sounding Glenn Gould Edition transfer, the original CBS Masterworks CD still has no banding cues. --Jed Distler
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
mortals, immortal/immortals, mortal,
By cvairag (Allan Hancock College) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Goldberg Variations (Audio CD)
Gould was more than one of the great pianists in recorded history, he was a world teacher through sound. Both of the famous recordings of what has to be regarded a his signature performance (1951/81) are worth far more than what you would pay for the disc. Technics aside (and they are dazzling, as always with Gould), the purpose of music is to remind you that you do feel, to engage you in what is being communicated. Melancholy, in the richest sense, and then, at moments, the eptiome of serene dispassion, always profound, this performance is a deep exploration of feeling and truth, and creates a meditative ambience which can evoke in the listener higher realizations. An immortal rendering of great music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Goldberg Variations (Audio CD)
The Goldberg Variations Ahhhh, Glenn Gould...I just love the way he plays with exactness & passion. You also get the added benifit of his humming along with everything (what a very personal touch). Nothing beats it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Giuld on Goldberg,
This review is from: The Goldberg Variations (Audio CD)
An excellent recording. To be listened to as a central piece or just as quiet background for an evening of conversation and fine wine with friends. This is a joy to have in my music library. This is what happens when two great Masters meet.
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