Brahms: Ballades, Rhapsodies & Intermezzi
Glenn Gould
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| 1 | 4 Ballades for piano, Op. 10 | Glenn Gould | -- | $3.96 | View In iTunes |
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1 No. 1 in D Minor "Edward Ballade" - Andante
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Glenn Gould | 6:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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2 No. 2 in D Major - Andante
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Glenn Gould | 8:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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3 No. 3 "Intermezzo" in B Minor - Allegro
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Glenn Gould | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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4 No. 4 in B Major - Andante con Moto
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Glenn Gould | 9:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
| 2 | 2 Rhapsodies for piano, Op. 79 | Glenn Gould | -- | $1.98 | View In iTunes |
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5 No. 1 in B Minor - Agitato
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Glenn Gould | 6:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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6 No. 2 in G Minor - Molto Passionato, Ma Non Troppo Allegro
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Glenn Gould | 5:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
| 3 | 3 Intermezzi for piano, Op. 117 | Glenn Gould | -- | $2.97 | View In iTunes |
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1 Intermezzo No. 1 in E Flat Major, Op. 117 - Andante Moderato
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Glenn Gould | 5:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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2 Intermezzo No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Op. 117 - Andante Non Troppo e Con Molta Espressione
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Glenn Gould | 5:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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3 Intermezzo No. 3 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 117 - Andante con Moto
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Glenn Gould | 5:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes | |
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Intermezzo No. 6 in E Fllat Minor, Op. 118: Andante, Largo e Mesto | Glenn Gould | 5:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Intermezzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 116: Adagio | Glenn Gould | 4:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Intermezzo No. 7 in A Minor, Op. 76: Moderato Semplice | Glenn Gould | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Intermezzo No. 6 in A Major, Op. 76: Andante con Moto | Glenn Gould | 2:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Intermezzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 119: Adagio | Glenn Gould | 2:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Intermezzo No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 118: Allegro Non Assai, Ma Molto Appassionato | Glenn Gould | 1:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Intermezzo No. 2 in A Major, Op. 118: Andante Teneramente | Glenn Gould | 5:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 16 Songs |
Customer Reviews
A recording that deserves to be as highly regarded as his Bach.
As one reviewer once put it, Gould's Brahms sounds as if you're eavesdropping on a private momet. This is Brahms played at his most heartfelt, intimate best. Gould brings out counterpontal relationships and structures in such a way it makes you want to hear even more. If he had never recorded any Bach he would be remembered for this recording. The one complaint is in the Rhapsodies which were added on much later after the sessions where it does sound like he's sight-reading a bit. There really is no need to sit on the petal in the B minor. Nevertheless it's a forgivable mistake. It's still a great album.
Beautiful
Every song is just so stunning and beautiful. Gould takes Brahms to a whole new level with this CD. Worth every penny.
Definitive, Without Peer
A pianist who made his mark with spare and precise recordings of Bach, Gould here shows a romantic and passionate side that may surprise many listeners unfamiliar with this regrettably small portion of his discography. Gould himself thought these recordings among his best, and I wouldn't quarrel. Over the years, I've listened to just about every recording of the Intermezzi ever made, and while Gould's has its drawbacks (notably his notorious humming and the now less-than-stellar sound quality) they're still my favorites by a league. The E-flat Intermezzo Op 117, No. 1 and the A-Major, Op. 118, No. 2 are among my favorite recordings of any composer by any artist. Absolute perfection that I can listen to on eternal repeat without tiring. If only Gould had returned to the Intermezzi to take advantage of digital recording technology! The recording of the Ballades, on the other hand, is not only a fine interpretation but also sonically good. The 4th is especially moving.
Biography
Born: September 25, 1932 in Canada
Genre: Classical
Years Active: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s
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