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Bach: Goldberg Variations

Remastered

Glenn Gould (Artist) Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Aria
2 Variation 1 a 1 Clav.
3 Variation 2 a 1 Clav.
4 Variation 3. Canone all' Unisuono. a 1 Clav.
5 Variation 4 a 1 Clav.
6 Variation 5 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.
7 Variation 6. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav.
8 Variation 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.
9 Variation 8 a 2 Clav.
10 Variation 9. Canone alla Terza. a 1 Clav.
11 Variation 10. Fughetta. a 1 Clav.
12 Variation 11 a 2 Clav.
13 Variation 12. Canone alla Quarta
14 Variation 13 a 2 Clav.
15 Variation 14 a 2 Clav.
16 Variation 15. Canone alla Quinta. a 1 Clav. Andante
17 Variation 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav.
18 Variation 17 a 2 Clav.
19 Variation 18. Canone alla Sesta. a 1 Clav.
20 Variation 19 a 1 Clav.
21 Variation 20 a 2 Clav.
22 Variation 21. Canone alla Settima
23 Variation 22 a 1 Clav. Alla breve
24 Variation 23 a 2 Clav.
25 Variation 24. Canone all' Ottava. a 1 Clav.
26 Variation 25 a 2 Clav.
27 Variation 26 a 2 Clav.
28 Variation 27. Canone alla Nona. a 1 Clav.
29 Variation 28 a 2 Clav.
30 Variation 29 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.
31 Variation 30. Quodlibet. a 1 Clav.
32 Aria da capo
33 Fugue No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 883
34 Fugue No. 9 in E Major, BWV 878

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In the main, sonic differences between Sony Classical's 20-bit remastering of this landmark 1955 recording and its previous incarnation in the CBS Great Performances series (CBS MYK 38479) are subtle rather than striking. Tape hiss is reduced, while ambient studio noise is heightened, bringing Glenn Gould's trademark humming and squeaky chair more into the foreground. One can also perceive slight changes in microphone setups between certain variations. Gould completists, however, will want this Glenn Gould Edition transfer for two fugues recorded in 1957, drastically different from the pianist's perverse remakes 13 years later for his complete Well Tempered Clavier Book II. Any respectable piano collection, however, should include Gould's debut Goldbergs, at any price. --Jed Distler

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Classical
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2011230
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1992
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 46 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Classical
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000028NE
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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Customers find this recording to be an absolute "must have" for classical music libraries, with one noting its scintillating performance. The sound quality receives mixed reactions, with some praising the recording while one customer mentions it doesn't sound like Bach. Customers appreciate the purity of emotion in the performance.

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6 customers mention "Music quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the music quality of this CD, with one noting it's an absolute "must have" for classical music libraries, while another mentions it works well as background music at home.

"...As a musical work, it is brilliant and consists of several layers of depth. You will discover several of its depths the more you listen to it...." Read more

"...a better leaflet and better presentation in general but the contents are wonderful and that's it." Read more

"I listen to this CD a lot. Very relaxing and great as background music at home or in the car, or upon more attentive listening." Read more

"...performance of the Goldberg Variations is an absolute "must have" for every classical music library...." Read more

4 customers mention "Performance quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the performance quality, with one noting Gould's astounding clarity and another describing it as scintillating.

"...Crazy though he might have been, he played so beautifully. What a fate to have to bear…😎🎼..." Read more

"The clarity of the performance by Gould is astounding...." Read more

"I love the Goldberg variations and Glen Gould's performance is astounding. This is a classic record that any music lover should own." Read more

"Scintillating Performance!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Emotion"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the performance, noting its purity and heartfelt approach.

"...sounds as if the notes are floating above the piano... His approach is very heartfelt, which made it all the more beautiful...." Read more

"...His expression is full of emotion how I would feel that the piece should be played. I am sure that I will wear this one out." Read more

"...But a machine with feeling and purity of emotion. Does he ever make a mistake while playing???" Read more

5 customers mention "Sound quality"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the album, with some praising the great sound and good recording, while one customer mentions it doesn't sound like Bach and another finds it painful to listen to.

"...This is not one of them. It sounds very good and very interesting and it remains interesting even after multiple playings. I highly recommend it." Read more

"...And it is everything I remember from childhood. A great recording and one that ought to be in everyone's collection! Such touch he has!..." Read more

"...to listen to it to the end, still no sparks in fact it hurt my ears listening to it...." Read more

"very good recording..." Read more

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  • Seeker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flamboyant but brilliant
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2012
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    This is a flamboyant performance of the Goldberg Variations. They are too fast and occasionally the loudness and softness of the piano is utilized, which is not available on the harpsichord. But the interpretation is brilliant. I am a purist, so I prefer the piece on the harpsichord with as much accurate performance practice as possible. Since Glenn Gould is not as brilliant as Bach, it is understandable that this performance doesn't sound as good as a more authentic one. But this is a different piece; call it "the GV according to Gould." And as a different work, it is very interesting and beautifully executed. So you should definitely have an authentic performance of the GV, and you should have this "different" work. As a musical work, it is brilliant and consists of several layers of depth. You will discover several of its depths the more you listen to it. Some of Gould's flamboyant interpretations are pompous, and they don't sound very good. This is not one of them. It sounds very good and very interesting and it remains interesting even after multiple playings. I highly recommend it.
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  • Randal B. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Cat Could Play
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
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    Glenn Gould’s musical genius is clearly juxtaposed to his mental illness. Crazy though he might have been, he played so beautifully. What a fate to have to bear…😎🎼
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  • Peter G. Devito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Used CD = Good CD
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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    I bought this used CD with a degree of trepidation...all it takes is one good scratch on the data side to wreck a compact disc. I needn't have worried: this CD and all packaging are flawless. If one follows the keyboard compositions of Bach, this 1st of 2 recordings by Glenn Gould of "The Golderg Variations" is priceless (I had this on CD and vinyl years ago, but misplaced both).
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  • Jaena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Gould plays Bach
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2010
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    Anyone who has the aspirations to be a classical pianist should buy Glenn Gould's performance of the Goldberg Variations; recorded when he was only 22 years old. We live in an age where I've heard all sorts of musicians who put more into their egos; unfortunately, they lost the meaning of the word "emotion". Gould was so gifted...he plays as if the music is coming out of his fingertips. It's hard to talk about Gould in the past tense, because what he gave to classical music will live forever. He breathed life into the works he chose to play. This recording of the Variations is full of energy (just listen to Variations #6 & #27). Listen to Variation No. 26, and his emotions are there: the melody sounds as if the notes are floating above the piano... His approach is very heartfelt, which made it all the more beautiful. There is no reason NOT to buy the CD unless you don't like classical music. If you do, then the CD should be a part of your collection.
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  • Piano lover
    2.0 out of 5 stars Does not sound like Bach
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2010
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    When I first played this CD I could not stand it and took it off.
    Then I forced myself to listen to it to the end, still no sparks in fact it hurt my ears listening to it.
    I am use to listening to Bach played by Richter, and if you like him you will not like Gould's Bach.
    I would highly recommend András Schiff's version Bach: Goldberg Variations or my second choice
    Tatiana Nikolayeva's version Bach: Goldberg Variations.
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  • Richard O. Rue
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
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    For anybody who knows the variations, and knows GG, it's just the right thing to have.
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  • Christopher Culp
    5.0 out of 5 stars A recording I've listened to since I was a kid...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2010
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    My father brought home the LP of this CD when I was in grade-school. But I lost track of it over the years. I was very happy to find it in CD form!

    And it is everything I remember from childhood. A great recording and one
    that ought to be in everyone's collection! Such touch he has! Not the same
    sound as a clavichord production which is probably what Bach imagined, but a
    great sound non-the-less!
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  • byelihandworks
    5.0 out of 5 stars this is wonderful. if you want something great to listen to, buy this
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2011
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    After seeing a documentary on GLenn Gould and that this was the first recording he wanted to do I just had to have it. It was not a disappointment. In fact I bought two, one for a friend as well. He is someone that I will complete his collection in due time. His expression is full of emotion how I would feel that the piece should be played. I am sure that I will wear this one out.
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  • sinjurou
    5.0 out of 5 stars 納得
    Reviewed in Japan on August 27, 2014
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    20年前から聴きたかったのですが知人がバッハにはまっているのを見て購入しました。こんなに癒されるとは！聴くたびに発見があります。
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  • ProgDog
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Staple in ANY Music Collection
    Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2014
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    Look, you don't need to really be a Classical snob or focused on Classical music to have this album anymore than you have to be a jazz fan to own A Love Supreme by John Coltrane or Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis... This is a historic recording that literally blew away the world and placed Glenn Gould firmly in the consciousness of the world. A Canadian Hero, Gould is single-handedly responsible for the prowess of the Canadian Broadcasting corporation, for the world's deep reverence for artists from Canada and for just being the coolest guy in the history of Classical music... period.

    Buy this. Just... buy... it. Then, be blown away by the power and vitality that Gould brings Bach.
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  • over the rainbow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2016
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    Wonderful !
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  • Rosebud
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good transaction
    Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2011
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    Great price. The merchandise arrived promptly as the condition described. I will certainly do business with the seller again. Satisfactory transaction.
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