Glenn Gould - Bach's Concerto in D Minor, Allegro

Glenn Gould plays part 1, Allegro, of Bach's Concerto in D Minor, Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis 1052.

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[simcha181818]

Listening to Glenn is bliss.

[simcha181818]

With all due respect to S. Richter (and I mean it sincerely), Glenn Gould has a much greater affinity to Bach's works imho. Where Glenn's melodic line is fluid and like a soulful song, Richter's recording of this work available on YT sounds like a made-in-Russia, high-speed, noisy shredding machine. What I find amazing is that the Ottawa Orchestra conducted by Thomas Mayer accompanying Glenn, a relatively unknown assemble, does a superior job to the star-studded orchestra accompanying Richter.

[davewalker32]

I believe the Ottawa orchestra could not help but be elevated in their performance when playing for Gould.

[colourfulwithaU]

@simcha181818

You are correct. Gould's niche is in baroque music, while Richter's is in late classical/early romantic. Both are extraordinary pianists, though.

[aimson]

Do you hear how he caresses the notes, scales, and phrasing? This is the quintessential epitome of beauty.

[TaylorLover1212]

I need to learn this song on the piano........AWESOME!!!!!!

[HerrWarja]

@dankerer I agree, but it's good on piano too. A diffrent swing to it.

[thegoddescomposer]

0:23 Bach Spirit walk by and Dissapears once again