Glenn Gould - Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor op. 31/2 "The Tempest" (OFFICIAL)

[@stevehinnenkamp5625]

Mr. Gould spoke with as much originality as he played. Tremendous. The world misses such genius like never before.

[@clairesnibbe1878]

I found his manner of speaking even more appealing than that of Leonard Bernstein - Gould was a most attractive character and yes, I have read about his life, which is at discord with my comments here; but here I am experiencing him "in person" and I am discarding a lot of what I have read about him. His brilliant musicianship takes precedence.

[@michaelwisse9284]

Still we have his recordings and the memories that will never die and also those who will follow in his footsteps

[@ClaptonDennis]

@@michaelwisse9284 Glenn Gould, what a Man, what a lost. I also like Leonard Bernstein, what a kind Person, Vladimir Horowitz is also very special to me in his playing and his warm smiling. And of course there are some more great Pianists and other classical musicians that I adore.

[@jacksong2538]

y r Canadians sooo proud of gLeNn GoULd

[@foreverraining1522]

Nowadays they gotta tell a joke..act stupid and dumb it down. Everything gotta be light and comedy. Back then you could speak on a collegiate level and respected. Now if you speak like how Glenn spoke on this video, there heads explode. Libtards.

[@peterpowder8546]

My dad was church organist and choir director. Naturally he played piano at home every day practicing for Sunday. And by far his favorite was Gould

[@bitsoflit]

This man is incredible in his eloquent speaking and playing.

[@jacksong2538]

no he isn't

[@nunziomeatballs]

@@jacksong2538 seems you’re outnumbered my child

[@fh854]

@@jacksong2538what an eloquent response. Idiot

[@ubkwerhe5469]

whatever face Glenn Gould made while playing, I never think he was pretentious. He was a genuine artist.

[@jweyek]

I agree. He was simply in a state of bliss, not a bit of self consciousness.

[@tcpip9999]

I wish more TV was like this.

[@francobonanni3499]

Gould is a rare artist that has a great intellect and is a splendid pianist. He is capable to give a deep analysis and syntassis of complicated musical masterpieces written by other genius. His artistic touch is unique.

[@W-HealthPianoExercises]

clear, light, articulate execution from a man completely immersed in the world of music he played

[@duartedasilva7171]

It’s 2023 and this video continues to age like a fine wine.

[@MCOult]

Amazing brain, amazing talent, amazing hands. I remember seeing him on television and hearing him on the radio, back in the '50s and '60s. Pure. And we got a treat: young Alex Trebek at about 5:30. RIP, gentlemen. Thanks for posting this! -- Old Matt

[@демкен]

gould speaks about bach or beethoven as if he really knew them, he studied the soul the spirit the intention of artist, this is the meaning of being an "interpreter", from this side i consider gould a genius...

[@sukiserjeant9110]

дем кен : yes ,absolutly ,agree wt u 100%!!!!!

[@teeple1877]

Bach is the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertmorrison1657]

@@teeple1877 agreed.

[@corkcamden9878]

Oh, he did!

[@mikiosuzuki987]

Gould is a person who is wanted to be still alive in this world. I found in this performance he played the Beethoven's sound with soundless and prolonged music in the air.

[@FeonaLeeJones]

Gould was a great intellectual, phenomenal pianist, and just really, really good-looking :)

[@hernanmunozratto5899]

Really good looking! 😍

[@pianosbloxworld4460]

@@hernanmunozratto5899 That’s your opinion.

[@tolbydamit]

I'll take your word on the last part. He looks like a weird dude to me, but then again, I usually don't prefer dudes.

[@ankitabose2139]

@@tolbydamit you should see his pictures when he was young.

[@pagorami5253]

omg when he was young 😍😍😍

[@josephlewis6181]

I’m speechless at the phenomenal genius of Glenn Gould.

[@stevenhaff3332]

There is so much to admire in Mr. Gould, his first rate intellect as well as his superlative pianist skills. The consummate musician.

[@iga279]

Gee, I forgot how smart Glen Gould was; and how brilliant a pianist he was; It's been a while. Thanks for this.

[@curlymyhero]

He once made the Cover of Rolling Stone!

[@cesarramirez7381]

He was Aspie

[@charlesbenedetti8607]

This guy was a genius, in speech , in composition and on the piano. His entire presentation was that of an impeccable master; his musicality always that of a perfectionist. Thank you, Glenn, for your contribution to music.

[@leslielandberg5620]

Nobody will ever play it better. Glen Gould was incomparable in feeling, intellect, temperament and ability.

[@jacksong2538]

kempff

[@daveholt1325]

We need Evegeny Kissin to record the Beethoven Sonatas I listened to him live at the Bridgwater Hall in Manchester back in 1998 and it was spell binding particularly the last movement

[@НатальяДенисенко-ж1р]

You are right! Temperament and technic... But, listen Michael Pletnev, please! So much romantic, hidden power

[@gadjodilo5394]

My mother

[@gadjodilo5394]

She played it 20 years to study it, I remember when I was in her body

[@deborahlipsi730]

Such an eloquent artist/genius. Miss him.

[@SilentAttackTV]

I love that he plays with so much passion while also being so technically great

[@daveholt1325]

He plays everything like he plays Bach technically incredible and he sounds completely different to anyone else then or since

[@mutantkoffee]

True virtuosso

[@fazec0ld802]

Almost impossible to find the two in such coexistence- love Glenn.

[@kenstar1862]

The soul of Beethoven emanates from his fingers as he glides along the keyboards,,,Beethoven would approve

[@tatianaandro4554]

Я слушаю эту музыку и одновременно наблюдаю бушующее Японское море! Бетховен, Гленн Гульд, море и я! Это просто восторг!

[@НастяФролова-и2т]

воу

[@antfaz499]

This is certainly one of the most amazing musical experiences I've had recently. The way this man communicates through music is... Not sure what word to use. To have heard him play live must have been unforgettable. The beauty of Beethoven's music here is elevated through the character of Gould's interpretation of it.

[@miekedemeester3411]

my advice : look up Jean Dubé and listen to all of his performances . . . Hope you will enjoy

[@antfaz499]

@@miekedemeester3411 Thank you, Mieke. I will!

[@petergoldstein1075]

There is only one word to describe this concert: WILD!!

[@stevenhaff2733]

Mr. Gould was simply an amazing human being, with intellectual and physical skills that one can only admire and hope to emulate.

[@MA-iridium]

Just perfection... speaking to the soul....

[@MrJcristof]

Glenn Gould is a shining example of superlative dedication to the art of perfection, the attention to detail and his natural born talent make him non-parallel, a gift from God!

[@ginetteortega5334]

Gould: marvelous speaking voice .....! ❤ And so handsome... !!!!!!!

[@ulyasjoboden6233]

He looks a bit like Ethan Hawke

[@westernkentucky5956]

He was gorgeous when he was young, and not bad up until the end.

[@HSDarke]

When TV was worth watching.

[@leonfong3455]

H.S. Darke ever heard of breaking bad?

[@nunyabusiness8538]

or mad men

[@OldDogNewTricksJoey]

yes they came up with some of the best and must intelligent people in that generation and put them in front of the camara, but soon someone got bored and invented.... crap! and because he was the executive producer he started pruducing....crap and selling..... crap interrupted every few minutes by commertials selling..... bullshit. and thats how hollywood destroit quality entertainiment and our culture.

[@ThunderBooster3444]

H.S. Darke He just insisted on different values

[@nunyabusiness8538]

merimies you have 0 taste in anything if you think that. you have no business being here on this high class video

[@pentiumou8993]

oh god after so many years finally get to see gould playing ...

[@stevenhaff3332]

Very impressive opening soliloquy by Mr. Gould. It is hard not to be totally amazed by the thoughtful, detailed use of these communication forms - words and music, by the man.

[@andrez6299]

They say that musicians often make very good writers.

[@garkavayanatalia2463]

Гульд гениально слышит и понимает полифонию Баха, но Бетховен - это не его. Прямо разочарование.

[@radimbrenek698]

The best podcast I’ve ever seen

[@jseligmann]

Imagine Music For A Sunday Afternoon on the TV of today. Where have we gone?

[@mickaymiller9622]

Joel Seligmann To Hell in a handbasket?

[@jseligmann]

@@mickaymiller9622 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKkdGePZ6pjqpo

[@exerciserelax8719]

Even on cable and Netflix. 100s of channels but is there one that devotes any significant time to thoughtful presentation of the arts? I guess we might occasionally get some classical music on PBS, but that's about it.

[@jseligmann]

Exercise&Relax Amazon had Mozart in the Jungle for four seasons. Dramatically spotty as it may have been, it featured music rarely, if ever, heard these days on TV. Some episodes were surprisingly good, even inspired. There was one episode with an Olivier Messiaen concert at Rikers Island that was stunningly done and quite moving. But, sadly no, there is very little serious music in the TV of today.

[@MarilynCrosbie]

I believe Mozart in the Jungle recruited Gustavo Dudamel for one episode. Gustavo got "used" for many reasons by various organizations, but now he is a completely professional and serious musician who has found his place in the world of classical music.

[@gregoriocuesta5551]

No words to express the feeling and beauty this sonata awakes. As always an impecable play of Glenn

[@TorySlusher]

I absolutely love Gould's playing, and as an added bonus, he could have hosted The twilight zone.

[@danielwggudan2]

I think he lived the twilight zone.

[@davidalvarez578]

He was given 4 mins to speak but a person doesn't need to use the whole time talking. I'm glad he did. It was intresting hearing the mind expression of an excellent pianist! Reflective of his personallity.

[@technestudio]

That last part brought tears to my eyes

[@wagnergitirana]

One of the few humans that lived at the same time in between the physical and spiritual life. And one rare moment playing something different other than Johann Sebastian Bach. Simply extraordinary!

[@alhfgsp]

Beethoven is free, yet disciplined.

[@RileyTuckerMusic]

This is why I love KZbin, videos like this!

[@gingertompkins9181]

Incredible. The guy was from another world. I used to live a few houses from where he grew up in Toronto, Ontario, CANADA. In the Beaches area. on Southwood Ave (Main St/Kingston Rd). What a talent. Forget about this Drake clown. “You used to call me on the cell phone”? Are u kidding me? This is the guy I’m proud to say came from Canada. The guy simply had no equal. He played the piano like he built it himself.

[@pnoman316]

Wow what a marvelous pianist! As he's playing the sonata he's conducting it as if it were a piano concerto!

[@samuelpallapati]

You can see at 7:05 how the piano legs have been raised onto wooden blocks ! He's known to be very particular about the height of his chair and of the Piano . He is such a perfectionist . Very fascinating personality and an amazing pianist indeed.!

[@donbroderick4379]

Yes, I was just noticing this. I had thought that this was a production mistake.. that the piano bench had been lost in the studio somewhere, which seems like a normal occurrence. I haven't known anyone that preferred a piano keyboard to be so high.

[@apostolismoschopoulos1876]

I don't think it is perfectionism to desire using only a particular type of stool in a particular height. It is more of an autistic trait.

[@beatlessteve1010]

The Tempest is absolutely beautiful ..gave me chills and tears..I must be hypersensitive to these great melodies because I feel them in such a strong way..Glenn Gould was an expert on Bach and Beethoven.

[@EuphoniaPooch]

I like the part where he's conducting himself with one hand. He was a much smoother and composed speaker than I'd expected. He may have had cue cards but it was clear he'd taken a lot of care with his speech. And he didn't dumb it down in the name of accessibility. He flattered our intelligence and it was so much more riveting to attend to because of it. Thanks, Glenn.

[@wehaveasituation]

I don't think he was reading cue cards at all.

[@renoraider9817]

@@wehaveasituation I don't either.

[@aimilios439]

@@wehaveasituation Me too. Though, he probably memorized it all to the word and movement. It doesn't mean these aren't his words, he was just a perfectionist.

[@ivanhorvath]

God.

[@yoshi5547]

Yeah, I don't think he had cue cards. It was definitely pre-written, but, as demonstrated over and over with his playing, Gould had an amazingly extensive memory. Savant-level, I'd say. So yes, I think he could easily memorize all that.

[@alisontaylortaylor4551]

Heart wrenching lovely! Such a loss for him to die so young and at the height of his powers. Anyone else notice that the man introducing him is a VERY young Alex Trebeck?

[@neal4471]

I did

[@sarajotoku1461]

Yes!! Neat to see a glimpse of his earlier career

[@enzosiviero1173]

Semplicemente fantastico! È tutt’uno musica corpo anima e spirito! Una gestualità che ti prende tutto! Dirige se stesso e si interpreta interpretando Beethoven identificandosi con Lui! Lo vedi lo ascolti e lo senti! Una meraviglia

[@OrlandoAponte]

I enjoy listening to Glenn Gould speak as much as I enjoy his playing. He was truly one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time

[@annaone211]

Extremely melodious, musical, precise and fluid interpretation. Absolutely amazing.

[@ashleyjordan8869]

What a wonderfully articulate person, both in speech and performance. A rare treat.

[@smartingamerica]

Indeed. Gould could speak as seamlessly as he performed. This man was a being invested with an exceedingly rare ability to concentrate far beyond the common fold. He wasn't merely delivering the composition as an auditory responsibility to the recipient listening audience. His performing behavior was NOT an 'act'. He utterly subsumed himself in a work as he executed it. Gould's mind penetrated far beyond the common pedestrian conceit of what constitutes music-making, transcending fashionable claims of 'identifying with it' to actually BECOMING the music in his mind with all his senses synesthesically engaged in its blossoming. One can appreciate that he was literally 'seeing' it. He understood why creativity in music and the arts is tantamount to 'creative lying': it is the potent means by which the mind can literally 'realize' the elaborate abstract conceptual models it constructs...and the hopeful means by which an audience, otherwise typically exposed to the chronic inflammations of what is deemed 'popular' by the captains of industrial profit-making, may obtain at least a brief glimpse from the refreshing viewpoint of genius.

[@michaelglucksman147]

Its not often one gets to experience greatness both in speaking and playing

[@josephwu5127]

Classical Music descends to Earth to humans in the body of Glenn Gould. He is orchestra, conductor, player all in One! His silent singing, hand and arm movements are what make his playing "Heavenly" from Above!

[@kyt27]

He makes the 3rd mvt sound so sweet!!!

[@LJK77777]

Glen is for me the most profound pianist in that he brings out his own deep understanding to the piece even at sacrifice? to virtuostic performance. His Goldberg Variations alone opened my eyes to Bach.

[@Brace67]

Fellow Canadian and long time Jeopardy show host Alex Trebek introduces Glenn Gould.

[@Opoczynski]

No other pianist, to my knowledge, has such vast knowledge of music of every genre as Glenn Gould. And every composition he discusses he can play (and sometimes sing) instantly and perfectly without the printed music.

[@virgilrw]

Exceptionally Brilliant! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@GordonStainforth]

Just something else. Scarcely believable. So he lives for all time.

[@thegallerybedandbreakfast4960]

A remarkable introduction and such intellect .

[@simccaffrey]

magical...his time is just beautiful...

[@elenagia7]

The best pianist ever ! The most excellent performance in this master class work of L.v. Beethoven , Sonate op.31 n.2 😘

[@therealpancake3798]

Mmm listen to Backhaus or Lamond. Or Schnabel

[@lucianovalle7178]

I don't know if this is the proof of the existence of God... But surely this is the proof of the verity of beauty and poetry...

[@JHarder1000]

The man could not have been human. He was either an angel in human form or an emissary from an advanced civilization.

[@eytonshalom]

brilliant on so many levels...anyone who accuses him of being cold are themselves so...there is so much of a particular excited emotion in gould's playing.

[@trs4437]

When he was young Gould’s father Bert watched him go into his bedroom with a Chopin score and come out a few hours later and play it by memory. His technique was so flawless he learned pieces by simply reading them, not needing to train the hand.

[@doogelyjim8627]

What Gould says at the beginning is I think the most profound statement I've ever heard about artists in general, as well as about Beethoven. Gould is so exactly this type of artist he is describing - a museum curator at odds with an inventor, and he is by far my favorite of all pianists I have ever heard. I can expect greatness and even perfection from many others, Horowitz, Argerich, Uchida, Brendel, Richter, and particularly Pollini, but Gould goes further - I do not know what I can expect with one of his recordings, except that he may show me something in the music that I had never before considered, and by doing so rewrite my perception of it entirely. Maybe even to go so far as to give the piece a completely new form of being - even if it be far away from the composers intent, it is an extremely rich and important exercise that opens up the music on the sheet, and makes you really consider what each note is there for, what each note does and COULD have done. I think that way you can attain an even deeper understanding of the art. What can these notes do if we change these parts in this manner? How does that change the piece? How then, does that inform you about what the piece is trying to do, to convey? I think its such a bold thing to take canonical performances of important pieces and say "I'm going to do it completely differently".

[@alex.luciatlabry]

Un grand merci pour votre commentaire qui sont si justes Il est vrai que j'ai beau essayé de ne plus aimé Gould qui me prenait trop il y avait des jours je n'écoutais que lui.

[@rinosquarzoni9438]

Glen Gould, geniale pianista. Un fenomeno.

[@frankdeblok130]

it's all art art art and I'm moved every time again.....

[@elainemeyer5062]

Not ONLY was Gould a great pianist 🎹 (though he took many liberties with his variations/interpretations on many works), but ALSO a ‘conductor’ at the same time! 👍

[@Angharad329]

Gould, great interpreter !

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

gracias por ofrecer esta hermosa sonata interpretada por uno de los más grandes virtuosos

[@khaalifaa84]

Touches the heart

[@urbaneplanner]

Amazing how good public broadcasting was...

[@jgamez5023]

My favorite pianist of all time....

[@josephcarlbreil5380]

Mine too.

[@marcap1000]

I agree. Matchless.

[@heruilin]

I can just listen to his adagio over and over again. so sublimely beautiful.

[@nathanosgood4959]

J Gamez wonderful, agree. Him and Bill Evans.

[@ppaolo2000]

Maurizio Pollini Arthur Rubinstein Sviatoslav Richer Vladimir Horowitz Martha Argerich Benedetti Michelangeli Clara Haskil and many others are all gret pianists........

[@gadjodilo5394]

Ma mère était prof de piano, elle a même joué salle Playel, premier prix du Conservatoire rue de Rome en années 70, j'entend ca comme si j''étais encore dans son ventre. J'ai mis des dizaines d'années à constater que c'est pas la vie. Je croyais que ces notes étaient la vie, mon être, ma sensibilité, mon art de vivre et j'ai vu le contraire sur terre. Je m'étais fait tout un monde avant d'arriver sur terre.

[@winskypinsky]

Before anyone calls themselves an artist, they should watch Mr Gould play. Then, and only then you must WAIT until someone calls you an artist. Humbly wait. This genius is one in a trillion. 💫

[@iFedericoFellini]

"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone." Gould's tone and manner of speaking struck me as being somewhat similar to Rod Serling's, which makes sense considering they were both creative geniuses in their respective fields. But the above quote is also apt in the sense that Gould's artistry lied in the capaciousness of his imagination, in regards to his interpretations of Beethoven’s work. A truly remarkable human being.

[@donnaterkildsen7211]

hauntingly beautiful....Beethoven would shout Bravo!....Gould interprets perfectly!

[@rickhoran]

I love smart people! The world needs more of them.

[@davidroux7987]

I love Gould. He was to Beethoven what Richard Feynman was to physics.

[@RonnieD1970]

Awesome comparison!

[@kirsti_mk5295]

I don't know why but the first time I saw Glenn Gould, I was indeed thinking of Richard Feynman. Maybe it is because of their behavior/presence in public

[@elisabettadicagno4461]

bravo/a!!!! great thought!!!

[@ChopinIsMyBestFriend]

I wouldn’t say that about him and Beethoven. but I would with Bach.

[@francescaemc2]

@@ChopinIsMyBestFriend Sir, to me that would be Bach and Einstein. Cheers!

[@jd4752]

If only we could live our lives with the same effortless lyricism. A gift of Joy~

[@Pupy06]

Un tempo in tv veniva trasmesso il genio...impossibile descrivere a parole il declino della nostra specie

[@LukeFaulkner]

This popped up on my homepage just now - what a treasure!

[@samaritan29]

dude stop nobody likes your crappy pop music piano covers. Your content and that of gould's are worlds apart.

[@PotatoChip-yq2zr]

@@samaritan29 no need to be a dick

[@samaritan29]

@@PotatoChip-yq2zr its just the truth bro

[@SaBiNuKi]

GLeNn is one of a kind!

[@elenilouarasi2828]

Not a coincidence why Glenn Gould was chosen from director Lars von Trier at his last movie “The House That Jack Built” as one of the greatest among others...same with other personalities in different areas ♥️🎶

[@nishal0073]

No words can describe his genius 🙏🏻

[@malenasheytanova9967]

There are many "good", some "better", while "best" is subjective. To me there are no best. But there are a handful of wirld's landmark performances - those that are the maximum ever accomplished and documented, that each next best performance to be compared to. Even if not intentionally. For this sonata this is the undoubted landmark performance. Everything that can possibly be said or wished for - Gould owns it here. What he did here is not play "La Tempesta" - it's literally bring to life "La Tempesta". And that's a different level of musicienship and artistry. One that doesn't exist any more.

[@richy55n]

Thank you for uploading. Excellent and breathtaking!!

[@MaeLeong]

He is amazing. He died too young.

[@Tn089-b6g]

Always love seeing pianists enjoying the music they're playing

[@fredericchopin7538]

Magnificent!

[@BlowtheTrump9683]

Very articulate in music and in speech. What an amazing genius.

[@faridafarida1127]

Deux génies GLENN GOULD ET BEETHOVEN.

[@pekkaT13]

Bellísima interpretación del Sr Gould. La sonata Invade el corazón y se queda alli, embelleciendo nuestra persona. Gracias.

[@sergejkor]

Absolutely amazing interpretation and analytics, as always from Glenn Gould!

[@laurencegoldman4639]

What effortless precision! He never over emotes. I get the feeling that he’s the conductor, conducting himself, who’s not even playing. But actually hearing the music itself, play itself. Just amazing. I had only listened to him play Bach.

[@carlrichards49]

Listen to his recording of Scriabin's 5th Sonata. Sober, without the hysteria often heard in Scriabin, clear, clean like his Bach, yet spectacular as only Gould could deliver.

[@yanayrton]

. .A perfect,profund, concise and accurate analysis.Bravo Laurence Goldman! The great ultra-talented Mr. Gould and Beethoven a perfect link and bond of perfection.The two deserve each other, one,united and happy! . . "Ludwig van Beethoven IS the very apex from the Human Creation.He remains not surpassed by anyone .He stands reverentlly by meritus & absolute grace close near and imbricated with The Mind And Heart From God." ― Yan Ayrton, a classical composer in development and evolution. >>> .ARS SEMPER.VITA PLENA.― Yan Ayrton, young classical composer from the XXI century

[@MrHackTheGibson]

I'm not sure what you would consider emoting, but I personally can't tell what's more expressive... the looks on his face, or his subtle humming accompaniments!

[@olgan3329]

Thanks a lot! Have the same feeling of conducting the mighty power of the brilliant orchestra!❤❤❤❤❤

[@ponrix]

ive watched 3 videos straight. i can't stop watching.

[@logscacti9542]

What a wonderful discussion!

[@Rosangela161]

Thank you! Invaluable and didactic information. Congratulations

[@markadasilva]

When I listen to Glenn Gould I imagine a word of perfectly placed hyphens and apostrophes.

[@jameshaney171]

So much music so much Gould Glory

[@christopherrome4475]

Brilliant!!!!