Home / Music / How do Gould's 1981 Goldberg Variations differ from his 1955 recording?Music linernotes album music glenn-gouldHow do Gould's 1981 Goldberg Variations differ from his 1955 recording?The 1981 version is slower, more contemplative, full of rubato and silence where the young Gould once raced ahead. It’s the same pianist, but a completely different person. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What did Sufjan Stevens release after Songs for Christmas?Next How did Glenn Gould assemble his definitive 1955 Goldberg Variations recording?