The Glenn Gould Silver Jubilee Album

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Label
Sony Masterworks
Release Date
September 22, 1998
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      GLENN GOULD
    • PERFORMER
      Glenn Gould
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 22, 1998
    • UPC
      074646068625
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      S2K60686
    • LABEL
      Sony Masterworks
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    2. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    3. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    4. Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K.430/L.463/P.463

      Composer: Domenico Scarlatti

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    5. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.9/L.413/P.65

      Composer: Domenico Scarlatti

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    6. Keyboard Sonata in G Major, K.13/L.486/P.69

      Composer: Domenico Scarlatti

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    7. I. Moderato

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    8. II. Andante

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    9. III. Allegro assai

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    10. So You Want to Write a Fugue?

      Composer: Glenn Gould

      Ensemble: Juilliard String Quartet

      Performer: Elizabeth Benson-Guy, Anita Darian, Charles Bressler, Donald Gramm

      Conductor: Vladimir Golschmann

    11. No. 1. Desir

      Composer: Alexander Scriabin

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    12. No. 2. Caresse dansee

      Composer: Alexander Scriabin

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    13. No. 1. Wie erkenn' ich mein Treulieb vor andern nun?

      Composer: Richard Strauss

      Performer: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Glenn Gould

    14. No. 2. Guten Morgen, 's ist Sankt Valentinstag

      Composer: Richard Strauss

      Performer: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Glenn Gould

    15. No. 3. Sie trugen ihn auf der Bahre bloss

      Composer: Richard Strauss

      Performer: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Glenn Gould

    16. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastoral": I. Allegro ma non troppo (arr. F. Liszt for piano)

      Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    17. A Glenn Gould Fantasy

      Composer: na Not Applicable

      Performer: Glenn Gould

    18. Critics' Call-Out Corner

      Composer: na Not Applicable

      Performer: Glenn Gould


This CD contains both ADD and DDD recordings.
Glenn Gould was probably the most individual pianist of this century. Often criticized throughout his career for his interpretations, his influence cannot be denied. He was a musician of the highest order, and capable of profound playing. Originally released in 1980 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gould's association with CBS, this set features both standard Gould fare (including a previously unreleased "Italian Concerto" from 1981) and twentieth century works by Strauss and Scriabin alongside Canadian Radio Broadcasting programs made over the course of Gould's career.
Gould played the music of many composers, but had a keen interest in the music of Strauss. His pairing with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in the Strauss 'Ophelia Lieder' is certainly the highlight of the first disc. Liszt's transcription of the first movement of the Beethoven "Pastoral" symphony is an interesting novelty. The CBC programs--"A Glenn Gould Fantasy" and "Critics' Call-Out Corner"--on the second disc are truly funny and personal, giving us a glimpse into Gould the man. There is a multitude of information on these discs, but it is well worth the time invested. The comprehensive liner notes serve as an excellent guide to this set, a welcome addition to any collection.