Thursday, November 2, 2017

Gould's 1955 Goldbergs --All of them!

Glenn Gould's Goldberg outtakes released and Jascha Heifetz, a century ago!
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The Gould That Didn't Glitter: New Box Set Of 'Goldberg Variations' Outtakes

In 1955, a little known Canadian pianist recorded the Goldberg Variations. The album launched Glenn Gould's career and popularized Bach's music. Now the complete recording sessions have been issued.
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'Like Electricity': Jascha Heifetz Made His American Debut 100 Years Ago

Music commentator Miles Hoffman remembers the remarkable Carnegie Hall debut of the violinist, considered by many to be one of the greatest in history.

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William Eggleston's Secret World Of 'Musik'

Watch a short film about the revered artist who liberated color photography in the 1970s. Now, at age 78, his lifelong passion for music is revealed in his very first album release.

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How Composer Daniel Hart Brought 'A Ghost Story' To Life

Hart talks about the inspiration and challenges behind his stunning score for the deeply existential film A Ghost Story.

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A Young Lion Tamed By Chopin's 'Fantasy'

Watch the young piano virtuoso everyone's talking about, Daniil Trifonov, work his considerable magic on Chopin's Fantasy-Impromptu.

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