Archival Tape Edition No. 29 § Glenn Gould / Bach § The Goldberg Variations (1955)

Glenn Gould's legendary recording of the Goldberg Variations by Johann Sebastian Bach is widely regarded as one of the most influential piano recordings of the 20th century. With remarkable clarity, unconventional tempos, and a deeply personal interpretation, Gould transforms this Baroque masterpiece into something strikingly modern. A recording that continues to captivate both purists and new listeners alike. SIDE A Variations Nos. 1 Through 16 SIDE B Variations Nos. 17 Through 30 MUSICIANS Piano: Glenn Gould RECORDED TO TAPE June 6 (test recordings)/14–16, 1955 Location: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City Tape numbers: Side 1 | 579164, Side 2 | 579155 Recording Engineer: Fred Plaut, Robert Waller Producer: Howard Scott BOOKLET CONTENT Containing our traditional collection of all analog print treasures and memorabilia. *The total circulation of this Mastercut release is strictly limited to a maximum total of 999 records. Learn more about the Mastercut → Due to the fact that our MASTERCUTS are no stock items but cut piece by piece in real time by a small team here in Vienna, we kindly ask for your understanding that based on the overwhelming global demand for our editions production, assembly and delivery of your very personal MASTERCUT treasures can currently take up to 4 weeks. All orders will be processed in the order received without any exceptions. Thank you so much for your patience.