Is anyone on the list familiar with Thomas Bernhard's book Der
Untergeher (The Castaway)? Summary of the plot:  In 1953, when is still a
Horowitz's student at the Salzburg's Mozarteum, Glenn Gould, the greatest
pianist of this century, performs, for the first time, his revolutionary
interpretation of Bach's Goldberg Variations for two classmates.  After
listening to Gould's interpretation, the two talented students - especially
the castaway of the title - will have their lives annihilated (one of them
commit suicide).  Interesting, isn't it? But how the reading of this book
could enhance our enjoyment or understanding of Bach's Goldberg Variations?
Opinions, please.

Wilson Pereira.