I know many dislike much, if not most, of Glenn Gould's Beethoven playing, and I have trouble finding strong points myself. My friend Tim Page, who became close to Glenn, agrees. The Pastoral sonata is one exception but my favorite work of anything he did --and one of my favorites for any pianist -- is his version of the Liszt transcription of the 6th symphony. (He did the 5th symphony at the same time and it is not so great.) But the Pastoral...if you haven't heard it, don't waste another minute and get it. The 2nd movement goes on forever and ever -- almost 21 minutes! -- and I'd hate to lose a minute of it. Here's the first part of it on You Tube, with the 2nd part easy to find.
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Glenn Gould's "Pastoral" -- Symphony
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Originally posted by Peter View PostYou can clearly hear the Bach player here, bringing out the individual parts clearly - however I'm not really a fan of the tempo which Beethoven marks Andante molto moto.- I hope, or I could not live. - written by H.G. Wells
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Originally posted by Preston View PostPeter, I am pretty sure that it is Andante Molto Mosso. Meaning at a walking pace and very, very slow. Either way, I have a question for you - with Beethoven's intentions put aside - whatever they may have been - which way do you enjoy it most? The standard 12 minutes or a much slower and more savory feel?'Man know thyself'
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