If you aren't amazed by these recordings, check for a pulse.
Kent Johnson (kenteroo@verano.com) | Sunnyvale, CA, USA | 11/25/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you have studied music all your life and grown weary of the state of the performing arts and are trying to remember why you fell in love with it initially (like me) OR if you have never appreciated classical pianio music and are wondering what all the fuss is about BUY THIS RECORDING AND LISTEN TO IT! As a pianist who gave up the trade in favor of my mental health this stuff made me break out in a cold sweat. It's the real thing."
One of My Favorite CDs
Josef Majaess | Halifax, NS CANADA | 11/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Glenn Gould artistry inspires nothing but admiration. Each piece on this cd is so entertaining and delightful! For example, Bach's Prelude English Suite for keyboard No. 5 in E minor & the Prelude and Gigue from the English Suite for keyboard No. 2 in A minor. Bach's Little prelude in D Minor tramples its identity and morphs into adolescents. The Beethoven on this cd is also remarkable and the effects he creates for some of those pieces is undeniably unique and certainly sets an interpretive standard.
And lastly, to think Gould could no longer suprise me he introduces us to some great compositions and what would become my favorite tracks on the CD: Piano Sonata in B minor, Op. 5 Adagio cantabile composed by Richard Strauss and 11. Sonatina No. 2, for piano in E major, Op. 67/2 Andantino composed by Jean Sibelius. These two recordings belong to that set of moments whose ambiance of silence and withheld passion yearns the soul.
Incredible music making."
A Wonderful Collection of Little Gems
Shannon W. Mack (megamack43@hotmail | Los Alamitos, California | 09/11/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The soundtrack from the wonderful film "32 Short Films About Glenn Gould" contains outstanding examples of this eccentric yet genial pianist. His intrepretations are generally highly unusual and sometimes even arbitrary but every note holds conviction. A fabulous introduction to this 20th century genius."
Brilliant performances from a musical genius
Paul Bobbitt | Toronto, Ontario Canada | 08/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a brilliant album! It would be nice if everything were recorded in DDD. Other than this, I cannot recommend a change that would make this CD more enjoyable than it already is. Gould is a recognized master, but seldom is an album published that provides a listener the opportunity to see the range and power of such a performer in action. If you enjoyed the movie, this CD will be a welcome addition to your collection. And even if you haven't seen the movie, you'll enjoy this musical glimpse into Gould's life."