World Premiere
Glenn Gould vs. Glenn Gould
A musical theatre performance
October 18 and 19, 2011, 8.00pm
Carl Orff Saal at the Gasteig, Munich
“I was never prepared to enjoy the presence of the Audience”. Glenn Gould is a legend, the “James Dean of classical music“. His tender youth, the early success and the rebellious aloofness make of him the “James Dean of classical music”. All the world wants to hear him. He is considered to be not only the talent but also the eccentric of the century. He dismisses Schubert, speaks condescendingly about Mozart, attacks Beethoven. And at age 25 he declares to give up playing concerts when reaching the age of 30. But this step marks the beginning of an unprecedented musical career. In the seclusion of the studio he devotes himself to his vision of music. To his audience he leaves a gigantic discography. In 2012 he would have celebrated his 80th birthday and at the same time it is the 30th anniversary of his death. Glenn Gould hides behind the legend.
With
Danny Exnar and
Christopher Robson
Stage
Bernd Zimmer
Directed by
Gert Pfafferodt
Texts by
Glenn Gould und T.S. Eliot.
Music by
Johann Sebastian Bach,
Richard Wagner and
Arthur Hamilton.
All music is performed live.
Production
Cherbuliez Productions
Agent
Thomas Petz Artbureau München
Contact
info@cherbuliez.com
info@artbureau.net