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The Question of Instrument

(en)

1983

57m

The Question of Instrument

Documentary

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Overview: Part I of the series "Glenn Gould Plays Bach" is devoted to Bach's "Art of Fugue." Gould's performance is followed by a lively repartee with Monsaingeon, in which the pianist provides dazzling insights illustrated by music examples. He explains, for example, why he plays some pieces extremely slowly, and bemoans the "musicological overkill" of scholars who insist that Bach's keyboard music should only be played on a harpsichord.

Status: Released

Release date: September 29, 1983

Countries of origin: Canada,

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  • CBC
  • Clasart Classsic

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Glenn Gould

Glenn Gould

as Self

Bruno Monsaingeon

Bruno Monsaingeon

as Self

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