The Question of Instrument
Synopsis
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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Type: Featurette • Published 2023-10-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 2012
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Monsaingeon
- Original Title
- The Question of Instrument
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Clasart Classsic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Monsaingeon
Mario Prizek, Herbert G. Kloiber
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Bruno Monsaingeon
Director
Mario Prizek
Producer
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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 should only be played on a harpsichord.
Who directed The Question of Instrument?
The Question of Instrument was directed by Bruno Monsaingeon.
Who stars in The Question of Instrument?
The principal cast of The Question of Instrument includes Glenn Gould, Bruno Monsaingeon.
When was The Question of Instrument released and how long is it?
The Question of Instrument was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 57m.