Glenn Gould - J. S. Bach: Inventions and Sinfonias & English Suite No. 1 - Japan CD

Credits:

Glenn Gould, Johann Sebastian Bach

Description:

The essence of the art of Glenn Gould, a lone genius who lived a fast life of only 50 years, is considered to be the music of the great Bach, which he continued to perform throughout his life. With this album, Gould has given new life to "Inventions and Sinfonias," which had been considered educational music. The piano used for the recording was a pre-World War II Steinway CD318, and the non-legato characteristics that Gould considered essential for Bach's performance were beautifully utilized in this masterful performance. The coupling English Suite is a light-hearted collection of dances full of Bach's joie de vivre and joy of music, and Gould gives a joyful and lively performance here. Sony Music