5 Things to Know About Glenn Gould's 1955 Goldberg Variations

Columbia Records launched Gould’s international career with this recording. Nobody expected a Baroque keyboard album to become a bestseller.

Gould’s interpretation was unorthodox and blisteringly fast. His speed and style made the performance a sensation.

The recording made Gould an international star practically overnight. It remains one of the most iconic classical recordings ever made.