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Query: A Self-Centered Mockery

Bravo to Mr. Townsend for his understanding of Gould's penchant for making a mockery of serious music performance. This was a pianist who totally confused speed with technique, a lack of emotion in slow movements with authenticity (human emotionalism was not a hair's different in the l8th century), and self-serving egocentricity with creativity. These are performances, like all his performances of Sebastian, that are strictly linear, moving only horizontally, but without height or depth. It is Bach that is purely one-dimensional-- fast foward -- whereas those of us who not only play but who understand Bach know that he is multi-dimensioned on every conceivable level. Listen to Rosalyn Tureck (whom Gould justifiably admired but poorly imitated...his staccati are monotone compared with hers), and you will see the difference. But, if you really do like Bach when it sounds little different than Czerny at high speeds, then stay with Gould. That would be your level.