Brahms ① Intermezzo in E-flat Major, Op. 117-1 ② Intermezzo in B-flat Minor, Op. 117-2 ③ Intermezzo in C-sharp Minor, Op. 117-3 ④ Intermezzo in E-flat Minor, Op. 118-6 ⑤ Intermezzo in E Major, Op. 116-4 ⑥ Intermezzo in A Minor, Op. 76-7 ⑦ Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 76-6 ⑧ Intermezzo in B Minor, Op. 119-1 ⑨ Intermezzo in A Minor, Op. 118-1 ⑩ Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118-2 Glenn Gould (Piano) Recorded: 1960 The vast amount of recordings left by Gould, who spent most of his artistic life alone in the studio, always gives listeners a fresh sense of emotion, as if untouched by the passage of time. Gould is famous for Bach, but this is a famous album recorded in 1960, featuring only Brahms' Intermezzos. Gould performs Brahms' late-period, serene state of mind, filled with nostalgia and a subdued romanticism, with affection. Glenn Gould, introduced by Associate Professor Junichi Miyazawa of Aoyama Gakuin University, a well-known Gould researcher, on NHK's "Shiru o Tanoshimu" (Enjoy Knowing), caused a great deal of buzz. During the program, Ryuichi Sakamoto praised it as his favorite, calling the Brahms "Intermezzo Collection" like a landscape painting. It is also an album that attracts attention as a perfect example of the "romantic" side of Yoshida Hidekazu's words about Gould, "eccentric and romantic," which also appeared on the program. Recorded in stereo in 1960, and favored by Gould himself, this album has been popular since long ago due to its unique beauty and has been repeatedly released. This Brahms was performed by Gould at the age of 28, and it shows a completely different side from the Gould who plays Bach. You can't hear such a romantic Gould anywhere else. It may be the ultimate healing music that heals you when you are extremely exhausted. It has also been selected as one of the Immortal Masterpieces 1000. Brahms' grand, large-scale works tend to be overly sweet due to excessive indulgence in romanticism, but this collection of small pieces has a very good balance and is appealing. The stillness of winter, which always shadows his sweetness, resonates with Gould's introspective side. Domestic early pressing, no obi, no scratches on the disc 10 ★ Liner notes (commentary) have age-related stains. *Bulk purchase discount available (please comment in advance) 150 yen off for each additional item.