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The Question of Instrument

The Question of Instrument

Sep 29, 1983 · 57m

Director

Bruno Monsaingeon

Overview

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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What is The Question of Instrument about?

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…

When was The Question of Instrument released?

The Question of Instrument was released on September 29, 1983.

How long is The Question of Instrument?

The Question of Instrument runs 57 minutes.

Who directed The Question of Instrument?

The Question of Instrument was directed by Bruno Monsaingeon.

Who is in the cast of The Question of Instrument?

The cast of The Question of Instrument includes Glenn Gould (Self) and Bruno Monsaingeon (Self).

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