Insightful peek into Gould's enigmatic musical mind.
If you've ever listened to Gould's piano renditions and wondered what ticked inside his head, this collection of letters opens the door to his private thoughts and musings. You'll find a mix of technical insights, personal convictions, and candid exchanges with other greats in music. It's a rare opportunity to witness the intellectual and emotional landscape of one of the 20th century's most intriguing musical figures.
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ISBN: 9780195407990
Authors:
Glenn Gould
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1992-12-17
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 37 readers)
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Since Glenn Gould's death in 1982, the pianist's extraordinary talent has won a new audience through the reissue of his most famous recordings. This volume, containing over 200 of his letters, covers a wide range of Gould's artistic thoughts about the piano repertoire, his rejection of the stage for record, T.V., and radio work, and his views on Beethoven's late piano sonatas, the power of Richard Strauss, and his beloved Bach. In addition to correspondence with such esteemed musicians as Leonard Bernstein and Leopold Stokowski, this revealing selection also includes letters to friends and answers to fan mail.
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Insightful peek into Gould's enigmatic musical mind.
If you've ever listened to Gould's piano renditions and wondered what ticked inside his head, this collection of letters opens the door to his private thoughts and musings. You'll find a mix of technical insights, personal convictions, and candid exchanges with other greats in music. It's a rare opportunity to witness the intellectual and emotional landscape of one of the 20th century's most intriguing musical figures.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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