[🎼,1960] Glenn Gould & Leonard Bernstein : J S Bach bwv1052 - Piano Concerto # 1 , Allegro [9']

recorded 21Y17 2345 , 2nd edit 21Z11
In november i made an edit of a tiny fragment of a 1960 show with young Leonard & Glenn performing a piece which i only like when performed by them , and the ads were a nuisance , and the music was gorgeous , and i couldn't sleep , so there
A few weeks later i had grown quite dissatisfied with my edit's lazy lack of quality and i put some effort into making an edit more worthy of these two Giants
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[@patbentolilarhythmking]

His ability to pinpoint the way a piece must be played is genius.

[@renaudpontier]

Son tempo et son articulation sont parfaits. Un grand artiste, certes un peu étrange, mais tellement en phase avec l'esprit du grand Jean Sébastien...

[@jj963963jj]

A genius died too early, leaving a legend of the era 🎶

[@JesseDavis7373]

Glen has a spectacular variability of touches between staccato and legato!

[@FlockOfHawks]

and the grace with which he moves through that tremendous spectrum of touches is indeed overwhelming

[@stephengardner763]

glenn

[@matheusferreira7670]

The best

[@CandiceJoergan]

What an astonishing genius Glenn Gould was.

[@pierluigibiffi8291]

Non ci sono parole per esprimere la bravura straordinaria di questo genio del pianoforte: virtuosismo e interpretazione unica di Bach

[@francescaemc2]

d'accordo. Più unico che raro.

[@normangensler7380]

Superb! Gould had an astonishing virtuosity at the keyboard that has never been surpassed. It sounded like every finger had its own intelligence, independent of the others.

[@FlockOfHawks]

When one is so one with their instrument , the boundaries between the two often dissolve completely - it's like caressing a long time lover : one's fingers know where to go & what to do , and Divine Magic enters the scene - it's overwhelming when that happens

[@sephyradance4648]

@@FlockOfHawks How well said!!

[@andreypozdeev1248]

there is such a technique of pulsing the eighth that gives rise to a very special feeling, as if you were in the time of Bach

[@amparoadorno7533]

So wunderbar, Gould kann nur ein Sohn von Orpheus sein, er spielt so göttlich schön dass ich weinen muss. Danke Glen.

[@ninatamayo1461]

What beautiful hands Glenn Gould had !

[@FlockOfHawks]

A Gift from the Divine , trained to Perfection

[@moy9022]

Thanks for sharing this precious performance of Glen Gould. He was a great pianist.

[@FlockOfHawks]

you're welcome & yes , he was sublime

[@elizaneja]

He really was a genius

[@francescaemc2]

both were

[@deliberocognitio7578]

@@francescaemc2 3... Bach, Gould and Bernstein.

[@francescaemc2]

@@deliberocognitio7578 for me Bernstein was very gifted and talented, but not a genius. There was too much ego and show in his performances.

[@stephengardner763]

who?

[@hesh1491]

Gould plays perfect like a machine yet emotionally like a human What an amazing pianist

[@gianpierobertolone5612]

Toglie il fiato, tra stupore, sconcerto e commozione. E' Gould.

[@suzanneloignon8095]

Tellement parfait

[@sephyradance4648]

This is priceless. Bach & Gould were paired in Heaven. And Bernstein brings all of it to life with his magnificent charisma. Thanks for posting.🙏

[@mimiball2000]

Unbeatable Wonerderful

[@not2tees]

The long decrescendo late in the seventh minute is just one of so many really impressive features. And this is live.

[@FlockOfHawks]

Glenn's obsession with the instrument plus his gentle genius and the liberty to perform these works with hardly any directions from the composer on how to do so , and the invention of cameras , television , ampex recording and the internet - we are so bleeping fortunate to be allowed to enjoy such moments and share them . . . Glenn & Bach created a Big Bang in a Universe of their own - and we're allowed to dwell there , thanx to our Parents and Theirs - can one be anything else than grateful ?

[@normangensler7380]

@@FlockOfHawks Indeed we are lucky in that way. I wish I could have watched this live on black and white television. I didn't discover Gould until I was about twelve years old, in 1966, and have always thought such a level of perfection was unattainable. Since then his music has been my constant musical companion.

[@FlockOfHawks]

@@normangensler7380 With such a companion , one is never really alone

[@normangensler7380]

@@FlockOfHawks Very true, and in these times, how precious the gift of these recordings has become.

[@Tulanir1]

just saying -- the seventh minute is technically 6:00-6:59

[@jennyhirschowitz1999]

When all things are falling apart (borrowing from Achebe), Bach, Gould, & Bernstein give hope and inspiration…… thank you. Miss Jenny (music theory teacher, Manhattan).

[@davemiller7633]

This is simply miraculous

[@donmc1950]

There is something hypnotic about the way this is played, as I never get tired of listening to it

[@FlockOfHawks]

same here ! i myself can't play Bach but can play my Heart , and mr Gould taught me how to do it - forever grateful

[@rdo1231]

Beautiful and pure magic!

[@Sam-nb1rm]

This is a piece of very important histoy. Thanks so much for uploading!

[@FlockOfHawks]

The description has a link to the full TV program ( with google ads alas ) - _that's_ the true historical document , with the Bernstein introduction and the full concerto

[@joangarcia-alsina2932]

I have heard GG many times and it seems useless to once again praise his excellence. However, in this video the best of himself and also the best of Bach are so clearly exposed in its formidable wealth of nuances and moods. It should be visited by those short-sighted who insist that Bach is flat!. Thanks, once again, to the missing idol and thanks also for posting it.

[@FlockOfHawks]

Bach is anything _but_ flat , i totally agree

[@joangarcia-alsina2932]

@@FlockOfHawks Besides, he enjoys playing: you only have to see his head and, in particular, his lips: he is singing internally, what he plays. Thanks Glenn for conveying Bach's ideas so well !

[@shin-i-chikozima]

His wonderful performance Ìs captivating, and irreplaceable , and amazing by an order of magnitude more awesome From Tokyo where young green leaves are fragrant

[@FlockOfHawks]

Young green leaves and beautiful blossoms by now i suppose - some of my japanese and korean facebook friends post the most awesome images these days - i'm saving for a trip to your fascinating country & hope to bathe in its mystic miracles next year 🙏

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@FlockOfHawks Thankyou Your wonderful comment I hope you are well

[@user-hm4wo2mc7v]

I ​@@FlockOfHawks

[@asherwade]

Staggering-‼️

[@user-sr8rm6sc3m]

С 7:15. самый захватывающий пассаж❤❤❤❤❤❤😢просто волшебство🧙 🪄Глен Гульд навсегда 🔥🔥🔥

[@DentfreeEurope]

Absolute master.

[@ingemayodon5128]

Für mich ist Glenn Gould der großartigste Bach Interpret, den es jemals gegeben hat. Einfach sagenhaft. Vielen herzlichen Dank und LG aus Montreal, Qc, Canada

[@FlockOfHawks]

LG zurück aus Amsterdam NH , Netherlands

[@firstname1588]

C'est merveilleux.

[@laurancedavis4618]

I really enjoyed coming across this. Thank you for posting this.

[@nnccnnrbbnttnrrjucuu7164]

Это великолепно!!!!

[@hleung2947]

永遠期待Glenn觸動人心的演繹

[@FlockOfHawks]

Sorry sir , i'll have to wait for google translate to understand your words , but thanx any for your reaction

[@FlockOfHawks]

Translation is a miracle & i agree : when Mr Gould sits down for Bach or Webern or anything in between , one knows not what to expect , except a tremendous spiritual depth at vituoso heights

[@bohanerosario9628]

Increíble

[@douglasdickerson5184]

💙💙💙

[@user-mo9zy3gd9p]

Bravo!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@FlockOfHawks]

Whichever side of the border you live , i hope you're safe 🙏

[@metteholm4833]

So intense!

[@markgoddard2560]

Wow!

[@yanayrton]

A timeless treasure - deep thanks for this FlockOfHaws!Magnificent, almost perfect and definitive ! My inspired comment about "Glenn Gould and J.S. Bach : BACH by the extraordinary, unique artist Sir Glenn Gould : “United superbly by God, that ressonates and spreads this sublime music over all Universe. | An infinite - (fited and adequated,) - stage for them. | Luminous and vast. And the galaxies and stars fully absorved by both in consonance brigthens more and more. With grace, plentiness, ressonance and gratitude, in reverence, imensity and communion." Ars Plena.Vita Aeternum.― Yan☆Ayrton (1998- ) , eine young classical composer. Bach für immer Bach! “ In Bach's music, for me, the easthetics and religiocity are so superbly intermingled that I am constantly led from one to the other, and I do not experience that from any other source of music. His music fills my eyes with tears and my heart with abundance of emotion, and that both through the beauty of music and reverence for God. It almost looks to me that God of Christianity to whom Bach devoted wanted to validate the truthfulness of his reality through this particular human being name 'Bach.' The gift from Bach to me is precious beyond description. By the way, I am infinitely gratefull to him and his music is the most precious food and light to my soul and as a humble composer in classical music is a transcendental way to maintain in sublime subtil communion with Johann SebastYAN Bach." Yan Ayrton (Just imagine if Bach had a Bosendorfer Imperial to compose.The entire Universe would be far more eloquent and vibrant in quantic and plastic possibilites.) (Listen to my special compositions like 'Lebe, drücke dich aus und fühle' and "Zirkel” and “Petite Galop Cromatique” and also "Awakening to Life" piano singular and unique pieces of imaginative profound music. Be prepared to get emotional.) ''Music is the greatest human achievment invention all ages "― Yan Ayrton, junger klassischer Komponist

[@FlockOfHawks]

Vielen Dank für ihre nette Worte , und ich werde mich in Kürzen an Ihr Kanal umschauen , bin aber nicht so von Gott oder so ähnliches überzeugt - dafür schaut "er" mich zu oft weg von "seiner" Schöpfung und was "wir" damit anfängen Meines Erachtens existiert das Gute in den Menschen nicht _wegen_ sondern _trotz_ Religion 🙏

[@user-sr8rm6sc3m]

Обалдеть 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@anikoleva5822]

Great! Thank you so much!

[@FlockOfHawks]

Thank _you_ for your kind words - it was a great joy to edit this footage and kind of "work with" these three Giants ( Bach , Gould , Bernstein ) - i made this video for my sister & am surprised & happy it touches you & others as well Enjoy Life 😺

[@user-si5rr1jm2u]

So delicate

[@suzanneloignon8095]

Moment consacré Bach joué par G.Gould

[@Rol17809]

Sublime!! No hay otro intérprete de la obra de Bach que se exprese con mayor belleza

[@FlockOfHawks]

Mr Gould ate , breathed & lived Bach - the resurrection of JS 😎

[@yanayrton]

"Music is the universal language of mankind.” ― Yan☆Ayrton "Play always as if in the presence of a master.” ― Yan☆Ayrton "Gracefulness has been defined to be the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul." ― Yan Ayrton “The pianokeys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind” ― M. C. Mena "Nothing exists without music, for the universe itself is said to have been framed by a kind of harmony of sounds and also the interjections of eloquent choosen small silences, and the heaven itself r evolves under the tones of that harmony." ― Yan☆Ayrton

[@maingonnat5829]

The magic rencontre de deux genies se respectant l un l'autre dans l'accord parfait bien que leurs ames musacales musucales soient si mountaineering et lointaines

[@egjohanns]

❤❤

[@dieterbergner4065]

Perfect

[@krishnadasnair8765]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 This is why emojis exist. When you have been rendered speechless you just use emojis.

[@stellav.m.]

.... and you have done perfectly MANY T H A N K S !!!

[@FlockOfHawks]

Thank _you_ for your kindness : it was an honour beyond words to be alllowed to "work" with this magnificent footage , this energy , these passionate geniuses

[@stellav.m.]

@@FlockOfHawks 🎁❤️

[@KW-my4hz]

🙏thank you

[@FlockOfHawks]

i had no other choice :o) Loving every note , every stroke , every gesture , it was within my humble limitations the only thing i _could_ do 🍀

[@user-tp4zo5je6k]

人間がなし得る究極の世界

[@FlockOfHawks]

Divinity walks among mortals 🙏

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

A LEGEND ,of course. But there is another legend, perhaps the greatest: DINU LIPATTI - EDUARD van BEINUM ...

[@irasound]

Эталонное прочтение Баха!

[@francescaemc2]

grazie

[@FlockOfHawks]

per favore , con piacere 🙏

[@stephengardner763]

'tis brilliant nonetheless

[@StephenFasseroMusic]

Complete.

[@FlockOfHawks]

Yes 🙏

[@linaaltieri7499]

Único... Glenn Gould era Bach redivivo!

[@Flailfist_Jr]

Vast improvement , [Stein]way better , thx 👊

[@Flailfist_Jr]

returning from time to time , never gets old , not even with Loop ON 😎

[@marcosedgardolibedinsky5819]

Que comentario que no sea respetuoso se puede hacer sobre esta bella genialidad...????

[@sowhat5399]

Despite his narcissistic ass oh lord damn the keyboard was created for him 😩

[@FlockOfHawks]

For both Mr Gould & Mr Bach , i'd say

[@alexparkin8736]

пианист, которому веришь

[@elenakun9318]

Да, именно так

[@olgapiano1404]

@@elenakun9318because he is a Genius😍

[@user-iu8rb1mr1q]

グールドだ

[@cranioevaso]

Mi

[@davpal3]

Brilliant, but as was usual in orchestras in the 1960s, no women in the orchestra except harp players.

[@FlockOfHawks]

Which probably already was a huge leap compared to the orchestras in the 1690s :o)

[@FlockOfHawks]

Orchestras in the '60s were quite monochromatic as well - maybe in a few decades we'll look back and remember the days when orchestras & governments had hardly any Aliens in them , who knows ? Time has funny properties ☺

[@lesterrocks2439]

Such an odd couple. They don’t click

[@FlockOfHawks]

Hmmm , i don't see the "don't" , could you perhaps elaborate ?

[@marichristian1072]

Perhaps you haven't seen the photograph of Gould and Bernstein studying the score together.There was certainly mutual admiration.

[@D.N.A.2008]

It’s not a piano concerto, it’s a keyboard concerto.

[@FlockOfHawks]

"Keyboard" these days has the nasty connotation of cheap 5 octave electronic plastics with built-in rhythm sections and mid-fi speakers - Mister Gould plays something completely different : a Sublime Steinway Grand Piano , a Divine Instrument , a Gateway to Eternity

[@fpmunhoz1]

@@FlockOfHawks Excellent answer!

[@avecesar4244]

¿Por qué pone piano concierto si en época de Bach no había este tipo de conciertos?, más que nada porque no había pianos modernos... ¿No sería más apropiado "concierto para clave? Con un piano moderno no es música barroca, es una adaptación moderna de una obra barroca. Pero no confundan al público con lo que no es ni nunca fue...

[@FlockOfHawks]

My spanish isn't very good , but i _do_ get your point and you _are_ right : it was written for the instruments of that era & the piano was not invented yet But mr Gould _does_ Share his Journey through this Heavenly Music by means of a sublime Grand Piano Baroque instruments may render it more authentic , but it would not nearly move me so deeply as this version

[@avecesar4244]

@@FlockOfHawks Well, the pianoforte was there although its sound was less poweful and with few dynamics and effects. In spite of that, Bach wouldn't be against the modern piano and would surely use its possibilities and would admire people playing his compositions so well. He was a true professional and very sensitive ...

[@FlockOfHawks]

@@avecesar4244 Aha ! And they were struggling with its tuning in those years , if i'm not mistaken , hence "Das Wohl Temporierte Klavier" Oh , whenever i'm playing a Grand Piano [ which only happens a few times in a lucky year ] , gently touching a few keys at first , it's so bleepin overwhelming , i feel that the Advent of Humanity was not in vain : Beng One with such a fine instrument is as close to Heaven on Earth as can be i m o - it fills my with Joy and Hope , so welcome in these troubled times of disease and destruction

[@Namaster88]

Too slow, Bernstein should have stuck to romantic composers.

[@FlockOfHawks]

Mr Bernstein follows Mr Gould's temperament - quite an achievement i'd say . . .

[@suzanneloignon8095]

Tellement parfait

[@FlockOfHawks]

c'est vrai !