I recently saw slaughterhouse five for the fifth time in 27 years since i originally saw it at my college campus this time on dvd. Young gould was playing with piano from the age of 3, and started regular lessons with his mother from the age of 4. Glenn gould i 19321982 glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario, canada. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Glenn gould bach welltempered clavier book 11966 3 lp boxcolumbia 2 eye label.
Srlm 1082 3 ld, 1994 the question of the instrument geoffrey payzant, glenn gould, music and min 1978 revised edition, toronto. Slaughterhousefive is a 1972 science fiction film based on kurt vonneguts novel of the same. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. He is one of the best known and most celebrated pianists of the twentieth century. Published november 18, 2016 ludwig van beethoven piano concerto no. Gould would have turned 80 this year, and sony is marking the occasion with glenn gould. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive vinyl, lp album cover. Witty, emphatic, and finely honed, the glenn gould reader presents its author in all his guises as an impassioned artist, an omnivorous listener, and an astute and deeply knowledgeable critic. An otherwise typical soldier in wwii, without warning, he jumps back and forth in his life with no control over where he is going next.
The complete original jacket collection which records were included author. Praised by vonnegut himself for its fidelity to his novel, slaughterhouse five boasts assured direction by george roy hill butch cassidy and the sundance kid and a memorable score by renowned concert pianist glenn gould. It is generally recognized as vonneguts most influential and popular work. Slaughterhouse five by kurt vonnegut jnr is one such book, with new illustrations made only for. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Matthew beaumont presents slaughterhousefive events london. Conversations with glenn gould by glenn gould book thirty two short films about. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse five, gould. Glenn gould bach music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 17 24. Bp finally bears his one bit of witness to dresden.
The film slaughterhouse five a biography of glenn gould. Sometimes he is an ophthalmologist at home in suburbia. Arrow videos bluray of slaughterhouse five is said to be extracted from a new 4k. Now exclusively restored in 4k, slaughterhouse five. All the more regrettable, then, that his film work is so meagerly documented.
The glenn gould reader abounds with the literary voice of one of the most extraordinary musical talents of our time. The complete bach collection, a gorgeous box set containing 38 cds, six dvds, and a hardcover book. Glenn herbert gould 1 2 september 25, 1932 october 4, 1982 was a canadian pianist noted especially for his recordings of the music of johann sebastian bach, remarkable technical proficiency, unorthodox musical philosophy, and eccentric personality and piano technique. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse five, gould remastered available in audiophile 44. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. A dutydance with death 1969 is a satirical novel by kurt vonnegut about world war ii experiences and journeys through time of a chaplains assistant named billy pilgrim. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse five gould. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse five 1972 cd19. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive cd, album, reissue. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse five gould remastered.
Slaughterhouse repeats the book s claim that 5,000 civilians died in dresden, although later estimates are less. Roy hills film version of kurt vonneguts novel, gould used his own bach recordings as well. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Find glenn gould discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive glenn gould. Performed by glenn gould, piano columbia symphony orchestra vladimir goldschmann, conductor. Glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario, canada. Glenn gould piano, charles libove violin, alexander schneider violin, rudolf serkin piano, pablo casals. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive discogs. Slaughterhousefive is the first of two feature films for which glenn gould supplied the music.
One of the very best of these semiforgotten films of the 70s is george roy hills slaughterhouse five 1972, adapted from kurt vonneguts seemingly unfilmable novel. Slaughterhousefive project gutenberg selfpublishing. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive glenn. Glenn gould plays his own transcriptions of wagner orchestral showpieces. Whoever prevailed on wikipedia insists that the city was not a strictly nonmilitary target, either. Study guide for slaughterhousefive film miami university. All of the presenters in the above extras very insightful, a pleasure to watch. Get the best deals on lp vinyl records glenn gould when you shop the largest online selection at. Thanks for making this available, it brings back many good memories. Glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 3, bwv 862 869. He speaks of the musical selections and glenn gould s work used in the film.
Slaughterhouse five is a decent enough movie, though that is mainly on the strength of the original story. The folio society sells special collector editions of a limited selection of books. Ost slaughterhousefive, all tracks previously released. I never fail to catch something new, and i never fail to enjoy it all the more. The complete bach collection download all covers hd covers sd covers. Glenn gould remastered the complete columbia album. There are some interesting transitions for the time jumps but overall the films style.
The following is a chronological list of the original studio recordings made by the canadian. Listen free to glenn gould music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive. To create the soundtrack for george roy hills film version of kurt vonneguts novel, gould used his own bach recordings as well as the fourth brandenburg with pablo casals conducting the marlboro festival orchestra. Glenn gould nm slaughterhouse five bach golschmann serkin casals schneider. Given how many 70s movies have failed miserably to withstand the test of time, slaughterhouse five is a true treat to be savored. Aliens, time travel, and dresden slaughterhouse five part 1. Saw the movie 2 or 3 times back then, i liked the story and music so much. Get the best deals on columbia glenn gould vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Music from kurt vonneguts slaughterhouse five, gould remastered.
The welltempered clavier, book i volume 3, bwv 862869. Glenn gould, the canadian pianist who retired from a flourishing concert career in 1964 to become a recording artist best known for his bach interpretations, died yesterday in toronto general. Buy at the movies by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. Stephen geller, script, based on kurt vonnegut, jr. Slaughterhouse five is the first of two feature films for which glenn gould supplied the music. First heard most of this music when the movie slaughterhouse five came out in 1972.
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