Bob Dubois wrote:

>it was really interesting, except one thing: the Goldberg Variationen were
>performed by Glenn Gould.  He's playing very well,
>I have to agree, but it's very irritating he always singing the pieces.

I'm not immune to the sound problems of historical recordings, but the
humming or singing of the pianist never bothers me; I just tune it out.
Best to stay away from the headphones if Gould's noises are annoying.

>When I hear him play, I always turn off the radio for a while, I
>think he's the perfect example of showing no respect at all for
>the composer!

Because he hums? He's hardly the only artist who makes noises while
performing.  Are all of them disrespectful? I don't understand this view.

Don Satz
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