I'm lying on my bed, recovering from chemotherapy, listening to this. I just cried the whole way through the adagio. Gould's unbelievable playing of this beautiful piece lifted me to spiritual and emotional places that left me drained. Music is truly God's gift when it can provide such profound experiences.

Damn it I’m sitting in the supermarket car park listening to this with tears streaming down my face I can’t possibly go shopping now

My mother adored Glenn Gould. We had every album he ever produced and played upon. My love of Beethoven and Bach comes from listening to GG. He was brilliant.

Eben Beethoven und wunderbar gespielt...leider gibt es so wenige Menschen, die der klassischen Musik lauschen.

This is Glenn Gould, unlike anyone else. He is always special, whether or not you like it.

We had Glenn Gould for such a short time. Thank goodness, we have these precious recordings .

Non avevo mai sentito parlare di Glenn Gould fino a una sera di luglio dell'anno scorso,quando per caso guardai questo video...santo cielo!,quelle note erano limpide come l' acqua di un ruscello,una delicatezza e dolcezza uniche,divina la melodia...Passai l'intera notte(e chi poteva più dormire??) ad ascoltarlo,col cuore che batteva e un nodo nello stomaco, commossa ed emozionata e come attratta da qualcosa di misterioso.Non avevo mai sentito suonare a quel modo: completamente rapita! Un colpo di fulmine. Così è nato il mio amore per Glenn Gould. Da quella notte non ho mai smesso di ascoltare la sua musica.Questa esecuzione del concerto di Beethoven è per me una delle cose più belle di questo mondo! Grazie Beethoven.Grazie Glenn❤

A genius plays a genius.

I have been off-the-deep end devoted to Glenn Gould for over a decade. Sometimes I think that someday this obsession will pass. Then I listen to this and I know: today is not that day.

Two of the greatest Beethoven interpreters of all time, Glenn Gould and Karel Ancerl, with the top level Toronto Symphony Orchestra, performing one of the greatest musical scores ever written; recorded for posterity. Particularly impressive in this live performance is the lack of pretense, the elegance and natural fluidity of the music.

Is there a more beautiful piece in the whole history of the world ? The pianist is off this planet as he plays this - what an awesome experience to hear this. Bravo Bravo Bravo

Could anything possibly be more beautiful than this?

Amazing performance. Glenn Gould is one of the world’s greatest pianist and no. 1 for me.

He was such a talented young man. When he wasn't doing concerts he lived on a beautiful lake in Canada where he had his practice piano and I would imagine lots of sheet music by his favorite composers. Of course his amazing talent took him to many parts of the world where his playing was enjoyed by all. His spirit touched all those that were able to see him perform, and it lives on through his amazing performances. Such an interesting man with a very unique life style.

Watching Karel Ančerl’s elegant conducting, listening to Gould’s inimitable poetry, all at the service of two of Beethoven’s greatest movements-life is worth living.

Glenn Gould was a genius. I cannot stop watching him play wherever I can find him. What an extraordinary history of his life of this man so gifted. Reverence ✨️

Très touchante interprétation ! Si grand artiste habité par la musique ,il ne fait qu'un !🎶 🎹 ❤

True Genius. Absolutely GORGEOUS. Thank you.🥰

No more beautiful piece of music has ever been written. It’s a window into heaven.

In Beethoven, Ferocity = Sublime beauty. In Gould, Sublime beauty = Meditation....

Get well my friend and others are with deep pain. Hope this music helps to ease your pain a little. God bless you.

Gould plays this adagio exquisitely. One feels that the composer, the pianist and the instrument are one.

Gould was a music genius, the best a human can be, absolutely devoted. Bless him always.

Знайте же, Гленн сейчас счастливейший из всех нас! Он продолжает наслаждаться музыкой, окруженный гармонией и любовью

When I listen and see Gould playing this, I have tears in my eyes if I think he is no longer of this world... (Idem Michelangeli)

This is eternal. This proves the spirituality of the Human Being

HOW I LOVE this man... how everyone making a comment here LOVES this artist... It's worth living a good, Godly life just to see and hear this man once again... as he GREAT J S Bach would say: To God be the GLORY!

This is music from Heaven, appreciate the sound with tears!!

Beethoven & Gould staring us down from heaven listening to this!

Gorgeous, uplifting, Hallelujah...!!!

Überirdisch schön!! Für mich die ergreifendste Interpretation! Nicht von dieser Welt ❤

No hay manera de agradecer tanta belleza, bondad y sabiduría. Beethoven is my friend during all mi life. Eternamente Beethoven. Gould superlativo.

Unequalled Perfection and Beauty

I love the way he gestures to the orchestra in-between playing. He clearly obsessed about every single note he played and when he wasn't playing he can't help obsessing about theirs !

Glenn Gould is so famous for his Bach performances. It's thrilling and wonderful to hear him perform a different style and an iconic piece as this one.

This is surely one of the many prayers that Beethoven exalted to God. No-one plays the adagio as Gould does. The orchestra is beautifully conducted. No doubt the greatest of composers his counterpoint is heavenly.

베토벤의 황제 굴드 38세때 연주 영상을 보면서,예술은 길고 인생은 짧다 라는 명언이 머리를 스치고,코로나에 일상이 멈춤으로 세상은 변해가고 가을 볕이 드는 거실 창가에 앉아 아름다운 피아노연주에 만감이 교체하는군요 여러분들 모두 건강하세요 올려주신 분께 감사드립니다

This is one of my favourite piano concertos of Beethoven and Glenn Gould is an unforgettable interpreter

An extraordinary performance, unlike any other, unmatchable.......

Wow! Thank you, Mr. Gould, for this performance! Thank you, Beethoven, for this masterpiece!

Glenn Gould was out of this world and his musical memory was a legend. In 1970, when Italian pianist, Arturo Benedetto Michelangeli, was unable to carry out his scheduled performance of Beethoven’s Concerto No.5, Emperor, in Toronto, Gould was given a telephone call the night before the concert, and asked if he could come in and play it the next morning, with the Toronto Symphony and the conductor, Karel Ančerl, as a substitute for Michelangeli. Gould’s answer was positive, and he rehearsed the Concerto, which he had not played since he recorded it with Leopoldo Stokowski and American Symphony Orchestra in 1966, overnight. The concert was recorded for TV as planned, and aired on September 12, 1970. As can be seen and heard here, Gould and the orchestra played Beethoven’s Concerto flawlessly.

Sehr schöne, emotionale und beeindruckende Musik von. L. van Beethoven, wunderbar dargeboten.

To me, the orchestra made with perfect harmony With piano solo parts. Very refined piano sounds beyond technical skills. Thanks For uploading this great Beethoven's work.

I wonder how mr. Gould felt after this, or any..performance. drained,exhausted, elated, grateful...?? He just becomes one with the music and seems lost to all else, bless him. 🌺

Gould, e stato senza dubbio uno dei più grandi pianista di tutti i tempi.

This concerto has the greatest transition from the second movement to the third. Glen does it amazingly

Глен Гульд - моё Божество! Впервые узнала о нем от моей мамы. Ей посчастливилось услышать его в конце 50-х прошлого века, когда он приезжал единственный раз в нашу страну. Царствие ему, Небесное!

Those first two notes are so perfect and heart breaking Glenn Gould didn’t play the music he channeled it

Glenn Gould and Ludwig van Beethoven a perfect pair of masters of music.

Gould sembra che stia conversando con Dio... Supremo.

As a classical music lover for over 60 years I was not familiar with Beethoven’s 5th piano concerto until watching the movie “Immortal Beloved” some 20 years ago and immediately fell in love with it. I was also a Glenn Gould fan, and though famous for his Bach recordings, I saw this performance on Utube and the perfect alliance of Beethoven and Gould was formed! I just wish Gould hadn’t stopped performing for live audiences as he is genius to watch. If you’re interested in learning more about Gould seek out the documentary “Glenn Gould...the Genius Within.”

I listen to this most evenings, and am astounded each time...

It takes Genius to accomplish a mindmelt across the Centuries - here we witness one such glorious occasion : a Triangle of great men and a very fine orchestra - what an honour to share in that Joy

The best performance ever~! I love his touch and singing without words~.

Fabulous performance and beyond belief!...

I have discovered Glenn Gould through an Instagram post by the brilliant young pianist Cho Seong-Jin. Brilliant, because his playing captivates and moves me. I cannot begin to find the words that describe this time with Glenn Gould - i am transported.

Gould's interpretations of ALL Beethoven Concerti are excellent. His cadenzas for Beethoven Piano Concerto 1 (Columbia) are fantastic. My favourite recording of #1.

Happy day listening to this.

Best version hands down!

My god, this is absolutely magnificent.

Как же это божественно. Такое впечатление что он не играет на инструменте , а каждый палец целует клавишу поцелуем от бога. Открывая дверцу в мир прекрасной красоты , чуточку прохладный но безупречно притягательной , вечной , выше всего . Вне времени и пространства..... Как жаль что в живую такое уже не услышать. Наверное он сейчас там, в этом блистательном немного прохладном мире безупречной красоты.

I,m sure when we will go to sleep forever, this unbelievable melody will follow us for eternity

This is overwhelmingly beautiful. Lively and touching. Many people have played the piece, and I do not quite know why, but I keep returning to this recording.

Yes, there is something special in this Beethoven piano concerto 5. Once I start listening to it, I can’t stop listening, I want to enjoy every musical note til the end. Glen Gould made it special. Thank you all the orchestra.

This is I swear, I listen to and watch every day like 3 times. The piano makes me close my eyes and then I go into my own world. Very well done.

Wonderfull interpretation! Amazing! Glenn Gould is eternal in his recordings.

..how lucky are we! thankyou for sharing this.. 🙂

today is the 250th anniversary of the most significant of births - stop wretched world & rejoice!

Pięknie. Muzycy są nawiedzenie. Pięknie. Geniusz. ❤

Just found this. What a wonderful respite to hear this amazing piece played so beautifully in these crazy times!

Great performance! Mr Gould is a great pianist!

The most pure pianist in the world

Divine ! Marvelous ! I have no words to express the emotions.

It is the greatest Piano Concerto ever composed. It is not a "philosophical" performance. Gould cooks, Ancerl is at the controls, directly inspired by the spirit of Beethoven.

Glenn at his best with Ludwig at his best! I like Glenn's variety of trills!

I always enjoy listening to Gould. He plays with his heart and soul. I love his interpretations. Alessio Peona

He is off the scale. Totally amazing and fantastic at Bach xx

God has given certain humans such a gift as to give us a small taste of Heaven. What glories await us!

It’s so beautiful that I am crying, I cannot control myself. This is Heaven.

I had never the 5th concerto played like that. What an inspired performance by both the orchestra and the soloist. The adagio was out of this world, and the final wildly magnificent!

Beethoven heals your spirit. Gould gifted master performer.

Прекрасно, волшебно,изумительно!!!!!чудесные пальчики, абсолютный слух,богатые эмоции МУЗЫКАНТ, СОЗДАН БОГОМ!!!!!!!

Such heartbreaking beauty, breathtaking joy, tenderness and power, the 5th piano concerto is a monumental work of art surely the equal of anything humans have ever produced. Gould brings tremendous intensity, clarity and excitement, his deep love for and understanding of Beethoven really comes through in this mind-blowing performance which I must say, makes my heart race. Whew. Absolutely fantastic! This 2nd movement is maybe the single most beautiful piece of music ever written. Thank you Beethoven for this precious gift to humanity. I remember after my first child was born listening to this, to this day I cant listen to it without being overcome by emotion.

i've been listening to this piece a lot lately from different performers and I always come back to this one.

This adagio takes me to Heaven

I love this community we have secretly built to save the world called " Worthy Music"

Mesmerized. Speechless.

THE greatest few minutes of music ever written! Nothing will ever come close to this the most sublime works of art in history. How can a human create this? Never been very religious but this makes me wonder.

perfection !!!!!!!!

Спасибо большое, Глен Гульд - легенда, слушать его счастье.

The best interpretation ever heard of this famous Beethoven's concerto. Beyond any doubt.

So grateful to be able to hear this in my own space so many years after the event. I enjoyed every minute. Many thanks to those who made this video possible.

Glenn Gould for ever...!!!

Every note is from heaven and beethoven... And the technique is just unmatchable

An amazing performance. You hear the piece for the first time. I got to know the concerto in my teens, now, half a century later, I can say "This is a revelation"

Glenn Gauld with his music playing pure soul always brings comfort to all the world, especially now suffer in coronavirus symptom...

Dans ce concerto cet artiste est l'âme de Beethoven !!

I wish he did more concertos in his career. Every single one is such a gift

Glenn Gould è uno di quei pochi artisti al mondo che ami o odi. Questo è un settore che uscire dalle righe non è consigliato, ma se sei un genio come lui, è come la licenza poetica, si può tollerare.

R.I.P glen gould lov u from korea