GLENN GOULD - BACH: GOLDBERG VARIATIONS (180G IMPORT LP)

Glenn Gould Bach: The Goldberg Variations on 180g Import LP

Particularly known for his interpretations of Bach, Glenn Gould's version of the The Goldberg Variations is regarded as the finest ever recorded. In fact, many fans consider it to be the very pinnacle of Gould’s recorded work. However, Gould was nothing, if not an eccentric and it was well known that he had the habit of humming softly to himself while playing, including on this recording. Some have harshly criticized Gould for this, claiming that it “ruins” the piece, while many others simply accept this as a side-effect of great genius. Originally published in 1741, this piece was one of the few to have been published in J.S. Bach’s own lifetime, named after John Gottlieb Goldberg who is believed to have been its first performer.

Glenn Gould Bach: The Goldberg Variations Track Listing:

1. The Goldberg Variations - Part One
2. The Goldberg Variations - Part Two