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by Cathleen Schine on April 24, 2011

I am reading Otto Friedrich’s book on Glenn Gould. I am listening to the Goldberg Variations. There are advantages to not being able to fall asleep.

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1 Lyn May 24, 2011 at 9:57 am

Are you listening to the recording that features his two very different interpretations of these pieces, one recorded in 1955, the other in 1981? I still can’t decide which I like best. Both are quite brilliant, I think.

I have only just started reading Rameau’s Niece, and find it wonderful. A great book!

2 Cathleen Schine July 24, 2011 at 8:44 pm

Hi, Lynn. As you can see, I have been awol from this blog, but I think I like the 1955 recording better than just about any piano recording of anything ever. I am sort of addicted to it, actually.

3 Gay July 30, 2011 at 3:38 pm

I am just reading The New Yorkers and it made me remember the years I lived there. Do you still remember your filipino nurse in lenox hill , it’s me and I am so HAPPY for you. I wish I can see you , it would be an honor to meet you again.

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