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I listened to Gould's interpretation of the C major Sonata K.330 today. I thought it was quite a strange recording.

First, I expected an ultra fast tempo as what is usually expected from Glenn. But, I was surprised to find a normal tempo like all other recordings. Also, I am sure the instrument performed on is not a conventional modern piano. It is either an old fortepiano or a piano that needs extensive maintenance and tuning.

Just listen to the first movement, Don't u feel he is playing with a very shallow dynamic range?? I look at the score and It is obvious that he takes the score his own way. But, is this acceptable for every pianist?? Can I just play like what I feel disregarding the dynamics written in the score??

I don't know what to say about this recording. I can't say it sucks because Gould's own touch is so obvious throughout the sonata. The style of Gould is so dominant there. However, I can't say this recording is a great one, because simply It is so different from other recordings from this sonata. Gould's interpretation stands apart away from all other interpretations of world-renown pianist.

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