Name: Bach - Goldberg Variations
Brand: Glenn Gould

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[r7323124]

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2024-05-24

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DOS500H

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889397555009

Black LP

Artist

Glenn Gould

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Doxy

Genre EU

Modern Composition

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Glenn Gould was a Canadian pianist known for his eccentric piano technique and personality. He recorded numerous works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schoenberg, Sibelius, Bizet, Richard Strauss, and Hindemith. In addition to being a pianist, Gould was also a composer, writer, lecturer, and producer of radio documentaries and television programs.
Gould had a unique approach to his performances and often assumed the roles of fictional characters in interviews and articles. Some of these alter egos included a British conductor named Sir Nigel Twitt-Thornwaite, a German critic named Dr. Herbert von Hochmeister, and a New York cab driver named Theodore Slutz of Brooklyn Heights.
Throughout his career, Gould made significant contributions to the world of classical music through his recordings and artistic endeavors. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and music enthusiasts around the globe.

Doxy is a Russian bootleg label that specializes in vinyl reissues. They have also launched the Dig-A-Log Series, which focuses on album reissues on vinyl and includes a bonus CD of the album. In addition, they have introduced a new line called ACV, using clear-native co-polymer for their vinyl process to reduce electrical distortion on records. Doxy's catalog includes CDs and boxsets.

If you are enjoying the current crop of modern classical artists - like Max Richter, Chilly Gonzales - then have a listen to this. Bach: The Goldberg Variations is the 1955 debut album of the legendary pianist Glenn Gould. It launched Gould's career as a renowned international pianist, and became one of the most well-known piano recordings. Sales were "astonishing" for a classical album: it was reported to have sold 40,000 copies by 1960, and had sold more than 100,000 by the time of Gould's death in 1982. At the time of the album's release, Bach's Goldberg Variations—a set of 30 contrapuntal variations beginning and ending with an aria—was outside the standard piano repertoire, having been recorded on the instrument only a few times before, either on small labels or unreleased. The work was considered esoteric and technically demanding, requiring awkward hand crossing in various places when played on a piano. Gould's album both established the Goldberg Variations within the contemporary classical repertoire and made him an internationally famous pianist overnight. Original Recording Remastered from sessions in NYC on 10th , 14th and 16th June.

Bach - Goldberg Variations

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Discover Bach - Goldberg Variations by Glenn Gould on vinyl, CD. Legendary pianist's debut album remastered for a modern audience. Limited stock available.