5 Facts About Glenn Gould's 1955 Goldberg Variations Recording

Recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studio The sessions took place on June 10, 14, and 16, 1955, in New York City.

Released as Columbia ML 5060 The album came out later that same year.

A landmark debut recording Gould was only 22 years old when he made it, and it instantly established his reputation.

Known for its unconventional tempo and clarity Gould played the variations faster and with more rhythmic precision than most pianists before him.

The studio itself was legendary Columbia’s 30th Street Studio was a converted church with exceptional acoustics, used for many classic recordings.