Bach's Goldberg Variations [Glenn Gould, 1981 record] Which version of Glenn's Goldberg Variations do you prefer? 1955 or 1981? Tell us in the comments! ☺️

1981. Much more reflective and far deeper. Without a doubt, one of the greatest recordings of Bach and Gould

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55 is technical precision and prowess, 81 is poetry and learning you can take time to savor it. Both are amazing but if I had to pick one it would be the 81

1981. Meno spettacolare ma molto più intensa, toccante e meditativa.

1981. The aria da capo speaks to me of missed chances and deep regret.

I only discovered GG seriously at his death. The snob host on public radio sneered but grudgingly played the ‘81 Goldbergs. I then listened to them about 5x/week for the next 10 years.

1981. It's like seeing this amazing sculpture and taking the time to walk around it, see it from every angle, and really think about it.

1981 most incredible

Love em both, but if I had to choose one...

I prefer listening to 55. To me, in 81 he is overthinking it.

The '55 personally.