180g High Quality Vinyl!
AAA Recording!
Audiophile Mastering By Kevin Gray From Original Master Tapes!
Myths abound when it comes to the late works of important composers. It is debatable as to whether this is due to their timelessness, or their often extensive form, which makes great demands on the listener, or simply the supreme skill with regard to the composers own musical language, which is demonstrated in mature works. It is commonly understood that a performer of late works should treat them with due respect and possess an exceptional command of his instrument. But not so with Glenn Gould, who at the tender age of 23, shortly after his recording debut for the Columbia label of Bachs Goldberg Variations, dared to perform Beethovens last three Piano Sonatas.
Gould, as always analytical, yet supremely flowing, carves out the tightly-knit contrapuntal structure of the fast movements. The slow movements are finely perceived though free of contemplative sentiment and waft gently through the air, here somewhat dryly dabbed at, then again singing and full of round, melodious piano sound. Bar for bar it is noticeable that the young Gould knows exactly what he is doing and with whom he is dealing. Here in the hands of this young maestro Beethovens spirit is certainly compelling and intoxicating.
Features:
180g Virgin Vinyl
High Quality Pressing
Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering
AAA Recording
Audiophile Mastering By Kevin Gray From Original Master Tapes
Musicians:
Glenn Gould, piano
Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109
Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110
Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Recorded June 1956 at Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York
AAA Recording!
Audiophile Mastering By Kevin Gray From Original Master Tapes!
Myths abound when it comes to the late works of important composers. It is debatable as to whether this is due to their timelessness, or their often extensive form, which makes great demands on the listener, or simply the supreme skill with regard to the composers own musical language, which is demonstrated in mature works. It is commonly understood that a performer of late works should treat them with due respect and possess an exceptional command of his instrument. But not so with Glenn Gould, who at the tender age of 23, shortly after his recording debut for the Columbia label of Bachs Goldberg Variations, dared to perform Beethovens last three Piano Sonatas.
Gould, as always analytical, yet supremely flowing, carves out the tightly-knit contrapuntal structure of the fast movements. The slow movements are finely perceived though free of contemplative sentiment and waft gently through the air, here somewhat dryly dabbed at, then again singing and full of round, melodious piano sound. Bar for bar it is noticeable that the young Gould knows exactly what he is doing and with whom he is dealing. Here in the hands of this young maestro Beethovens spirit is certainly compelling and intoxicating.
Features:
180g Virgin Vinyl
High Quality Pressing
Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering
AAA Recording
Audiophile Mastering By Kevin Gray From Original Master Tapes
Musicians:
Glenn Gould, piano
Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109
Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110
Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Recorded June 1956 at Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York
