The Russian journey

The story of one great event in Gould's life-his 1957 trip to Russia-an event that had a long-lasting effect on the performer and his audiences.

To this day, Glenn Gould remains a classical music icon, one of the best-known and most accomplished pianists of all time. This is not a conventional biography of a musician, but the story of one great event in Gould's life-his 1957 trip to Russia-an event that had a long-lasting effect on the performer and his audiences, and would influence future generations of Russian musicians. Along with new facts and details about Gould's visit, this program features original Moscow and Leningrad recordings of Gould's concerts, including the unreleased recording of Gould's lecture/recital at the Leningrad Conservatory.

The topic of this documentary about Glenn Gould's trip to Russia is definitely a fascinating one, but I was disappointed to discover that there are no uninterrupted segments of Gould's playing. When they do show such footage, it is brief and people talk over it. I know that there are other DVDs that feature his playing, and it is one of these others that I wish I had purchased in the first place.

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"A fascinating exposé on Gould's viti to Russia".

Vurdering (performance): 5/5.

Vurdering (picture & sound): 4/5.