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steveie986

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Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

on: June 13, 2006, 10:36:45 AM

In this post:

Aria, I, IV, IX, XVIII, XXII

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

Recorded on a Yamaha grand

Aria.mp3 (2263.7 kB - downloaded 249 times.)

I.mp3 (947.37 kB - downloaded 235 times.)

IV.mp3 (773.49 kB - downloaded 179 times.)

IX.mp3 (1022.47 kB - downloaded 164 times.)

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steveie986

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #1 on: June 13, 2006, 10:42:37 AM

XVIII.mp3 (689 kB - downloaded 158 times.)

XXII.mp3 (709.82 kB - downloaded 157 times.)

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piano121

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #2 on: June 14, 2006, 02:33:14 PM

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.

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steveie986

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #3 on: June 15, 2006, 04:43:11 AM

Thanks for the kind words.

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #4 on: June 15, 2006, 05:53:18 AM

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.

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #5 on: June 15, 2006, 10:43:08 PM

Quote from: piano121 on June 14, 2006, 02:33:14 PM

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).

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #6 on: June 18, 2006, 09:56:47 AM

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

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Greets, Buebo.

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steveie986

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #7 on: June 20, 2006, 02:09:43 AM

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.

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #8 on: June 20, 2006, 02:35:48 PM

Quote from: gonzalo on June 15, 2006, 10:43:08 PM

NO.

Who, then?

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #9 on: June 20, 2006, 04:09:41 PM

Quote from: piano121 on June 20, 2006, 02:35:48 PM

Who, then?

Rosalyn Tureck

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #10 on: June 20, 2006, 09:32:17 PM

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)

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #11 on: June 24, 2006, 02:11:52 AM

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!

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steveie986

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #12 on: June 24, 2006, 04:23:41 AM

Thanks for listening.

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Re: Gouldberg Variations (better sound quality this time)

Reply #13 on: September 18, 2008, 09:17:48 AM

bump. More criticism please.

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