@Tfmonkey since you like piano music I thought I'd share this with you, even though you probably already know this recording https://youtu.be/G7EEACEefH0
@UncleIroh @Tfmonkey well the Goldberg variations wouldn't have been widely renowned if it hadn't been for Gould, so...
@blitzdriver @Tfmonkey
The Goldberg Variations have been renowned for centuries and have always been performed, it's just that TV technology revolutionized everything and made it easier than ever for that music to reach global audiences in hi-fidelity.
Gould was simply there, it could have been anyone.
@UncleIroh @Tfmonkey wrong. Gould had real star power. He wasn't just a pianist, but also a TV and radio personality. He took classical music to millions, not just the elite, as it had been and how it seems to be going back now.
@blitzdriver @Tfmonkey
I think we're talking cross-purposes.
Certain pieces became more widely known to the public as a result of the TV revolution, but not more renowned, which is the word you used.
The Goldberg Variations would have gone on being renowned and performed as they always have in classical circles.
The exact same can be said for Du Pre, Callas, Bream and all those other contemporaries whose careers and repertoire received similar limelight for the same reason.
@blitzdriver @Tfmonkey
Great choice of music, poor choice of performer IMO. Gould is one of those love or hate performers. I'm not a fan.
Other options:
Grigory Sikolov (my fave): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr0MsaDpKsY9q35tkDwAsoH-ERBzW_dVk
Angel Hewitt (2nd fave): https://invidious.sethforprivacy.com/watch?v=MRB5_Gt98P4