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Re: Different versions of the "Gouldberg" Variations
I just bought Gould's 1955 "historic" recording of the Goldberg Variations
and I thought I understood why the middle-aged Gould said he couldn't
identify with the "spirit" of the recording. Neither can I. I really
enjoy the aria, variations 2 and 13, but as a whole, the recording strikes
me as kind of flashy, show-offy etc. Maybe I would prefer his later
recording of this work?
Here are other questions/comments:
1. Gouldian paradoxes
I have heard Gould's playing called "cold but sensuous." How can it be
both?
Edward Said says Glenn observed a "rococo ascetism." Strictly speaking
that doesn't make sense, but as far as Gould is concerned it *does* seem
to make sense.
2. Uh, I forgot. I'll e-mail y'all back later.
Colleen