Georg Ludwig Jochum, a fine interpreter of classical repertoire and conductor on this album, was overshadowed by his brother Eugen Jochum.
Composition History
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major is an early work, composed in 1795 before his 'first' concerto, and its style is reminiscent of Mozart.
Composition History
Beethoven's Piano Sonata in A-flat Major Opus 110, composed in 1821, is considered a splendid example of his late period, written when he was seeking new forms.
Interpretation
Glenn Gould's deep identification with the music often led him to sing along, sometimes with less than perfect intonation, while playing.
Critical Reception
Beethoven himself considered his Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major not worth more than 10 ducats, but posterity has viewed the matter differently.
Performer Biography
Glenn Gould retired from concert life, which he considered antiquated and doomed, to focus on recordings for gramophone, radio, and television.
Performer Biography
Glenn Gould, a Canadian pianist, believed he would not live past 50 and died a few days after his 50th birthday in 1982 from a stroke.
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