A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981)
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Music CD Cover Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 2002-09-03 Music Label: Sony Soundtracks: Music CD 1
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Free Music Notes for A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981) Album
Free Music Review: This is a treasure with a bonus weird interview
Hit: 5 Stars
As is true of many of us, Glenn Gould's recordings of the Goldberg Variations are among my favorites. Bracketing his brilliant career as they did, they exhibit both his early and his (very) late genius. Even for those who already own either or both of the previous releases of these discs will want to get the set. The 1981 recording is remastered from the original analog tapes. In 1981, digital recording was new and, as we all know, problematic in lack of warmth. In addition to the genius of the Gould's playing, this is technically one of the best recordings I've ever heard. Gould enthusiasts will also enjoy the outtakes from the 1955 recording present on the bonus disc.A recording of a lengthy interview with Tim Page is also included and is fully odd. After a few minutes listening to it, I felt strongly that something just wasn't right but it took a minute to put my finger on it. The interviewer sounded stilted and curiously scripted. Because he was a better actor and an insufferable ham, Gould sounds less rehearsed, but still there is something implausible about it all. What it actually reminded me of was the English soundtrack of the Japanese IRON CHEF program on the Food TV network. Then I read the liner notes and learned that, in fact, Gould and Page had talked extensively before the interview was taped and scripted the interview. I'm not sure if it was fully scripted, but it sure sounds as though it is. In addition, Gould is fairly full of himself in the interview and shows off and hams it up considerably. So, I found myself annoyed and distracted by what should have been a great find for Gould fans.
But, buy the package. The quality of Disc II is worth the price of the package.