The Question of Instrument · 1983

The Question of Instrument

Bruno Monsaingeon · 57 min · Canada

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.

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Production companies

CBC, Clasart Classsic

Cast

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  Glenn Gould

  Self

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  Bruno Monsaingeon

  Self