Re: Goldberg Variations

[jerbidoc@jaws.greatwhite.com (jerry and judy)]

>Is it correct that Gould's performance of the Goldberg Variations was
>the first rendition of Bach's work played on a piano?
>regards,
>john

>Not even close.  Claudio Arrau played the entire works of Bach in 12
>recitals in Berlin in 1935.  He recorded the Goldberg in 1942 for RCA.  It
>was only within the last year that it was released.  I
>
>
>David Sukonick
>
>--

Yeah, but Glenn's ("55 or "81 mood directed) are the best!  HooYah!!

This set is a monumental exposition of Art in the last half of this
millenium, along with the solo and small ensemble works of late Beethoven
(and a few others....).
As on the harpsichord, likewise on the piano, we needed an illuminating
interpretation! not merely a staid rendering!