Glenn Gould - The Russian Journey | 
 enlarge | Director: Yosif Feyginberg
Actor: Glenn Gould
Studio: Kultur Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  9 reviews
Format: Classical, Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 2820
ISBN: 0769728200
UPC: 032031282094
EAN: 9780769728209
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: June 10, 2003
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Description
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 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. Also featured are previously unknown, unreleased documents and photographs of Gould's trip, many from his `confidential' file in the Department of Foreign Affairs. The impact of his visit is also recaptured through the words of celebrated contemporary musicians Mstislav Rostropovich, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and other prominent musicians, musicologists, film and theater directors. OVER 30-MINUTES OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE: • Extra interview with Gould after his return from Russia • Extended interview with Walter Homburger, Gould's manager. NTSC - Region 1 • Gould performing Beethoven's Bagatelle, Op. 126 No. 3
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 A must have May 19, 2009
William Arsenis
Gould is hardly present in this DVD. You'll hear him playing, and you'll see a few shots, but that's pretty much it.
And yet somehow this documentary manages to be so informative, so very moving. You'll hear what other pianists thought of Gould. Greats like Ashkenazy and Richter. You'll hear from people who were Moskow at the time Gould came to visit. You'll hear about the tremendous impact Gould had upon the lives he touched.
This is one of my favorite documentaries on Gould.
Very interesting and engaging August 27, 2007
R. Castiglione (Fremantle, Western Australia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a pretty good effort with very limited materials. A reconstruction through contemporary photos and archival material and also some very interesting and charming interview material by russian pianists deeply affected by Gould's revolutionary (excuse the pun) visit. Gould's visit, the first by a notable pianist and from the unknown Canada to boot, was like a breath of fresh to Russian musicians who lived within the appalling restrictions of a totalitarian state. Gould was rapturously received not only because of his amazing talent and pianism but also because of what he represented - an ideal of artistic freedom and independence.
Sadly, there are no contemporary recordings and no film footage!!! That is of course what we all wait for but it never comes. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this doco very much.
Rob
 Music from Heaven November 27, 2006
J. Ryan (Vancouver)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To quote John Keats:
"Oft of one wide expanse had I been told
That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne;
Yet did I never breathe its pure serene
Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold"
For many years I had heard of Glenn Gould, but really had no idea of his music until I saw "Glenn Gould Hereafter" by Bruno Monsangeon on TV in November, 2006. It was spellbinding. (Substitute Gould for Homer and Monsangeon for Chapman above and you will understand how I felt)
I immediately ordered a number of DVDs and CDs of Gould ... all of them amazing.
At times listening to his music is a spiritual experience: Goldberg Variation 30 (1982), for example. But this note is about Beethoven's Opus 126, Number 3, as performed by Glenn Gould on the DVD, "The Russian Journey."
Gould personalizes the music of Bach and Beethoven, etc, but does so in the most respectful way. He honors the composers with his interpretations, and I am sure they would be honored also.
Gould's playing of Beethoven's Bagatelle Opus 126, Number 3 is almost astonishing in its depth and sensitivity. One feels at one with the universe watching it and listening to it. What an experience. As amazing as Gould's performance is, he almost underdoes it. He never goes for cheap showmanship, but his rapture? trance? ecstasy? transcendence? is there for all the world to see.
Do yourself a favor. Venture into Gould's orbit.
WestCoastJoe
 Interesting documentary, but one big problem October 23, 2006
S. Edwards (Berkeley, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
nitpicking... November 3, 2005
J. D. Balmer (Charlotte, NC, USA)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've enjoyed all the reviews posted on this important Gould film, but I cannot help pointing out that Gould was NOT American. He himself would want to point this out to anyone under this impression. He was Canadian.
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