Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

[steveie986]

In this post:

Aria, I, IV, IX, XVIII, XXII

To come soon: II, V, X, XV, XXX

Recorded on a Yamaha grand

[steveie986]

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[piano121]

That´s a wonderfull recording. Great technique, You realy master theses pieces. It sounds a lot like Glenn Gould, but hey...wasn´t he the best interreter of Bahc? Wich equipment did you use here? you got very good quality.

Keep posting! It´s a shame no one is comenting on this post. 

[steveie986]

Thanks for the kind words.

[whynot]

I'm sure you will have more comments.  I've seen a number of Bach fans here.  Probably will just take a bit more time.  I listened to 1 and 4 so far, very nice!  Quite a different interpretation from mine, so it was interesting to hear in that respect, but also, I just really appreciated the quality of your playing.  Lovely job.   

[gonzalo]

It sounds a lot like Glenn Gould, but hey...wasn´t he the best interreter of Bahc?

NO.

By the way, the recordings are AMAZING . Even better than Glenn Gould ( seriously).

[buebo]

I only heard the 1st varation but it is really lovely! Sorry I can't give some constructive critisism but well, I would have no idea on how to improve it even more .

Greets, Buebo.

[steveie986]

Thanks for the comments.

I've been inspired very much by Glenn Gould (hence the "Gouldberg" Variations). I learned these pieces by myself over a period of about 2-3 months. Unfortunately I haven't had formal lessons in a while (4 years) so I really appreciate all comments and suggestions. The touchstone for my interpretation is Gould's 1981 recording, though I can sympathize with those who dislike it. I also consult Perahia and Tureck's equally excellent recordings.

[piano121]

NO.

Who, then?

[gonzalo]

Who, then?

Rosalyn Tureck 

[piano121]

She is great indeed.  but for some reason I prefer Gould an Perrahia, in comparisson with her version o Goldberg variations.

Anyway steveie, great job, specialy without a teacher. You shoul look for one, I´m shure you will get even better! (it happend to me)

[quasimodo]

Stunning!
Ok, you don't need the praises, but the critizizm right? Bach purists would probably find that some of your ornamentations are not in the most appropriate places.

Post the rest soon, I miss the variation II 
Bravo!
 

[steveie986]

Thanks for listening.

[steveie986]

bump. More criticism please.