"The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but rather the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity" - Glenn Gould.

Today has turned out to be a delightful day. When I checked the mail a few hours ago there were not one but two packages. The English Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Glenn Gould compliments of the Leftbanker and a package from Amazon which contains "The Complete Goldberg Variations 1955 and 1981. Everytime I listen to them I'm without words. In comments at Leftbankers El Generalisimo writes "I am very partial to the later Goldberg recording by Gould. I wrote a post ages ago in which I admitted that this CD has never left the 5 CD rotation on my player. I said that I was an atheist and I only hoped that religion made others feel as I do when I listen to this piece." I have little to add to that except perhaps to say WOW!!!