Movie: Dharma Durai Directed by: Seenu Ramasamy Produced by: R.

I LON'T KNOW WHY; w 4 m Stevle Wonder, F-iul Riser, Don Hunter * Lula Harda- *'iy. Vic Bernardonl, Ellsworth Apgar, Bob Klrby, Thomas Meccarlello 4 Alphonse Rar.audo. I DON'T LIKE; w 4 m Ed Gould (Edward Barrett Gould) 1 p. I DON'T UNDERSTAND LOVE; w 4 m Glenn Martin. Nov 1, 2014 - Glenn Gould at his debut recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations, 1955. Glenn Gould: A State of Wonder - Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981).

The career of the singular and idiosyncratic pianist Glenn Gould is probably best defined by his two recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations. The first, his major-label debut recorded in 1955, was Gould's breakthrough.

A brashly virtuosic performance, it blew the doors off the established notions of playing Bach and catapulted the pianist into superstardom. The second, recorded shortly before his death in 1982, finds a more deliberate Gould giving a poised, introspective reading of the work that brilliantly articulates its emotional intensity. A STATE OF WONDER offers these legendary recordings in remastered versions along with a third disc of outtakes from the 1955 sessions and Gould's carefully scripted final radio 'interview.'

The side-by-side comparison afforded by this excellent package makes for a fascinating listening experience. The two versions are vastly different but both bear the unmistakable stamp of the iconoclastic pianist's characteristic clarity, precision, and dedication. Each could easily be considered a quintessential performance. The remastering is of particular value to the later recording, rescuing it from the unfavorable sound quality of primitive digital technology. This elegantly produced set is a fitting tribute to a remarkable and individualistic artist. It deserves a place on any music lover's shelf.