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In the Thread: Performance of a week.
Post Subject: Not For SalePosted by Paul S on: 7/26/2009
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LBJ, in the bright clear air of morning, it looks like I made yet another "tired" post, after a long day out in the heat.  I actually love and respect both versions, but it was not my aim or desire to include the relevant back stories, probably because I was just too tired when I got hooked by JL's earlier post.

I am somewhat surprised to hear your thought that the '55 was "Romantic", but I guess I can hear a sort of very fleeting Romanticism.  And now that you mention it, I do react to parts of it that way, pre-programed, as I am, with the "sense" of Romanticism.

I certainly agree with the idea of G "creating a rhythmic design" in the '81; in fact, it's as though he aims (and in some cases he is "waiting") to "channel" the work most of the time, and I think he winds up taking a few weird turns with respect to his attention, relative to any musical/temporal thread one might expect/anticipate. Certainly not Romantic, or...; but, just Gould; almost like a very long jazz concert.

Yes, there are too few truly great instruments out there, and what a difference they can make when played by the  greats.  I wish that Gieseking had cared more, and I will be forever greatful that Gould, Richter, Malcuzynski and others did care.

Best regards,
Paul

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