Glenn Gould plays Toccata BWV 910-916 Piano BACH

I absolutely adore this version of the Bach keyboard toccatas by GG! I have to admit that I like it even more than both books of the WTC played by GG (even though that’s obviously also a glorious version)... for those who want to look up all the fugues, here are the track times for that: 5:24, 9:20, 16:58, 19:08, 34:30, 42:01, 50:24, 1:00:30, 1:07:55, 1:18:06

Glenn was much more than the piano genius that he was. Glenn was a senstive ,thoughtful soul immersed in reality and loved by the world!

Monsieur Glen Gould est juste une antenne reliée directement avec D. qui ne fait que de transmettre les messages qu'il reçoit de Notre Grandeur qui nous assiste dans ttes ces douleurs ! et qu'il doit transmettre ! pour nous rassurer car notre D. est plus grand que tout !! grand merci pour tous ces messages musicaux mais tellement parlant !! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

It interesting that no matter what one’s position in life, artistic field, JS Back reigns supreme around the world, there’s just something about his work that connect us together, that transcends languages and culture, inspires each artist to add their unique touches when playing…in my opinion, but what’s most people who listens to Bach, may not realize, he created these masterpieces before the piano was invented, for the harpsichord and organ, timeless, people will be listening to his works long after we are gone, like previous generations….Peace !

His humming in the background is iconic

Glenn Gould understood Bach's music better than anyone else, interpreted it most correctly, and gave an outstanding performance. I was completely mesmerized by the excellence of his playing and even felt ecstasy.

Late last night I fell asleep listening to Youtube cycling thru its many offerings of Bach's Art of The Fugue's innumerable renditions. Somehow I opened my eyes as Glenn was playing it alternately on piano and organ (an entire album of his I never heard of). I was left sleepless for about an hour or so thinking how this man was able to not just make the organ sound like that, but how fresh and distinctively enjoyable he made that monumental work sound. When I hear Bach everything falls into place, when I hear Glenn it all fits perfectly.

Toccata in D minor: Bach is looking up to the sky talking with the perfect creature...Gould crystallize the moment.

no words, Glenn is the Greatest...,nobody but him.....

His humming along adds quite a level of depth. We all miss you Glenn!

I almost can't breathe every time I listen to each of Glenn Gould's delightful recordings.

In my twenties, thirties I used to find Glenn's playing insufferable because of his humming and grunting and off-key sing-alongging. But I have unwittingly discovered a priceless level of intimate introspection and delicate touch that sets him apart from hundreds of players before or after. No wonder so many critics and fellow musicians say of him that they don't hear the particular composer but Glenn himself. He was definitely a lovable capable scholarly weirdo.

Cuando tenia 20 años me compre dos long play con todas las Par 19:59 titas me fue difícil . Pero hoy a los 82 años no me despego de esta emisión. ❤

Fugues: 5:24, 9:20, 16:58, 19:08, 34:30, 42:01, 50:24, 1:00:30, 1:07:55, 1:18:06

I never knew I was a fan of Bach until I heard Glenn Gould playing this. Amazing. You just stop everything and listen.

Gould understood the spirit of Bach's works better than anyone else

Bach composed the toccatas very young, right after his return from a trip to hear Buxtehude playing. He missed an entire month of class in that trip. His works before this event were rather poor. I guess he truly had a vision and found his musical identity during those days, because after this he just picks up in quality and doesn't drop the ball ever again.

The Toccatas are timeless and spaceless. And JSB was very young!!!!!! Jesus how is possible....

19:09 sheer bliss.

I try listening to other artist to be fair in my love and judgment of Goulds playing. And in my judgment they cannot compare with how Glenn interprets and his style. Other artist are at present recording Bach but until you hear Glenn I believe, to me, they are just playing notes. Bad mouthing him doesn't help with anything. I enjoy the work of many of today's pianist very much but Glenn is my musical hero. Sometimes genius comes with a price.