Times Literary Supplement Angela Hewitt WONDROUS STRANGE The life and art of Glenn Gould by Kevin Bazzana Yale University Press I had dreaded reading another biography of Glenn Gould. Sometimes it seems as though I can never get away from him: Tell me, you are a Canadian pianist, [ Find Glenn Gould biography and history on AllMusic The defining moment of Glenn Gould's career came Help us improve our Author Pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Glenn Gould par Glenn Gould sur Glenn Gould Oct 05, by GOULD GLENN Mass Market Paperback. Only 2 left in stock order soon. Glenn Herbert Gould was born on September 25, 1932, the only son of Russell Herbert Gould, a Toronto furrier, and Florence Greig Gould. the lives of glenn gould: the limits of musical autobiography a dissertation submitted to the graduate division of the university of hawaii at mnoa in partial fulfillment of the I was intrigued by two things regarding this book: The subject matter of Glenn Gould, who I think is great and the fact that the author of City of Nets wrote the biography. Read Glenn Gould's bio and find out more about Glenn Gould's songs, albums, and chart history. Get recommendations for other artists you'll love. Glenn Gould may not be the only Canadian known as much for his eccentricities as his achievements Sir John A. does comes to mind but he's surely the most famous. All concert grands are not created equal, and some of them keep their virtues well hidden. Steinway CD 318 C to denote having. Through the memories of his women and confidantes, this biography provides a fresh portrait of virtuoso pianist Glenn Gould, detailing his many motivations, dreams, quirks, and fears. Filled with personal stories from the people who were intimately involved with the man, this account shows how Gould, the worlds greatest pianist in the 1950s and 1960s, was richly inspired by, and bared his soul. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The following is a chronological list of the original studio recordings made by the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould in the years. Year of Issue Title Recorded Label, serial number 1956 Bach: The Goldberg Variations. Review: Peter Goddards The Great Gould is a chatty, intimate biography Peter Goddards The Great Gould is a chatty, intimate biography. Glenn Gould bathed his hands in wax and then. 25 septembrie 1932, Toronto, Canada d. 4 octombrie 1982) a fost un celebru pianist canadian al secolului al XXlea. Este cunoscut pentru interpretarea caracterizat de rafinament tehnic i mai ales pentru nregistrrile muzicii lui Bach. n anul 1964 a prsit brusc cariera de concertist i nu a mai aprut niciodat n public, consacrndse. Also in 1983, The Glenn Gould Foundation was established in Toronto to honor and preserve his memory. Among other activities, the foundation awards the Glenn Gould Prize every three years to an individual who has earned international recognition as the result of a highly exceptional contribution to music and its communication, through the use. Glenn Gould: Glenn Gould, Canadian pianist known for his contrapuntal clarity and brilliant, if often unorthodox, performances. Gould studied piano from the age of 3, began composing at 5, and entered the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto at 10, earning its. Birthday: Sep 25, 1932 Died: Oct 4, 1982 Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Glenn Herbert Gould (September 25, 1932 October 4, 1982) was a Canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. Glenn Herbert Gould (September 25, 1932 October 4, 1982) was a Canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. Extracts from The art of Piano documentary show Glenn Gould playing J. Bach's Partita# 2 Glenn Gould Biography by Mark Satola The most renowned Canadian classical performer of the 20th century, pianist Glenn Gould remains one of the most fascinating and celebrated figures. O (Glenn Herbert Gould, 25 1932 4 1982), 20. Glenn Gould Plays His Own Transcriptions of Wagner Orchestral Showpieces. Meistersinger Prelude; Dawn And Siegfrieds Rhine Journey (From Gtterdmmerung) Siegfried Idyll; Columbia Masterworks, M 1974 Bach: The French Suites, Vol. 2 Overture in the French Style. Glenn Gould was born in Toronto in 1932, and enjoyed a privileged, sheltered upbringing in the quiet Beach neighborhood. He was born to his parents Russell Herbert Gold and Florence Emma Gold, Presbyterians of Scottish and English ancestry. Glenn Gould discography and songs: Music profile for Glenn Gould, born 25 September 1932. Genres: Baroque Music, Classical Period, Romanticism. Albums include The Goldberg Variations, The Goldberg Variations, and The Two and Three Part Inventions (Inventions Sinfonias). Glenn Gould biography: Glenn Herbert Gould was born Glen Gold on September 25, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother was a greatgrand niece of 'Edvard Grieg' (qv). Although Glenn Gould had become a legend as a concert pianist before he was thirty, he chose to redirect his energies towards innovative ways to communicate music through the mass media. The secret life of Glenn Gould. By Michael Clarkson When Glenn Gould died young 25 years ago, friends were stunned to find a love letter in his cluttered Toronto apartment, among the empty. 2 Concerto for harpsichord, strings continuo No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 [10: 19 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 [21: 28 Glenn Herbert Gould (Toronto, 25 september 1932 aldaar, 4 oktober 1982) was een Canadees pianist die onder andere faam verwierf door zijn Bachvertolkingen Biography. Glenn Gould was born in Toronto in 1932, and enjoyed a privileged, sheltered upbringing in the quiet Beach neighborhood. His musical gifts became apparent in infancy, and though his parents never pushed him to become a star prodigy, he became a professional concert pianist at age fifteen, and soon gained a national reputation. Glenn Gould's wiki: Glenn GouldGlenn Herbert Gould (uld; September 25, 1932 October 4, 1982) was a Canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. [6 He was particularly renowned as an interpreter of the key Christopher Foss's mother, said to be Glenn Gould's most important love interest, left his father for the famed pianist, but later returned. Their story is part of a new Gould documentary Glenn Gould, hunched over his piano in characteristic form, during the recording of his 1955 reading of the Goldberg Variations. Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives Glenn Gould was an unavoidable. Glenn GouldAn informative website about the life and music of Glenn Gould. Features his biography, discography, photos, timeline, and more. From Sony BMG Music Entertainment. About Glenn Gould: Glenn Herbert Gould was a Canadian pianist who became one of the bestknown and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century Encyclopedia of Biographies of famous and historical figures Biographies of famous: Biography of Alberto Caracciolo; Biography of Francesco Crispi; Glenn Gould biography; Charlton Heston biography; Glenn Gould biography The mind's eye September 25, 1932 October 4, 1982 Who is Glenn Gould. When pianist Glenn Gould died in October of 1982, he left behind a legacy of recordings, television and radio programs, interviews, and articles in which he offered opinions and interpretations that continue to exert a profound influence on contemporary music. He was a complex figure and a mass of. Glenn Gould, the Canadian pianist who retired from a flourishing concert career in 1964 to become a recording artist best known for his Bach interpretations, died yesterday in Toronto General. Glenn Gould was born in Toronto in 1932, and enjoyed a privileged, sheltered upbringing in the quiet Beach neighborhood. His musical gifts became apparent in infancy, and though his parents never pushed him to become a star prodigy, he became a professional concert pianist at age fifteen, and soon gained a national reputation. As early as 20 years ago Otto Friedrichs biography Glenn Gould: A Life and Variations disclosed that the pianist had, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, been involved in a passionate. Unsubscribe from BIOGRAPHY INTERNATIONAL? Working Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe. Glenn Gould Hereafter FULL DOCUMENTARY. Glenn Gould was a character to be sure, but one who never strayed from his pursuit of the ideal, and one who cared deeply. He was a solitary man, but he touched and uplifted the lives of many. Glenn Gould died in Toronto on October 4, 1982, after having suffered a stroke. Glenn Gould was born in Toronto on 25 September 1932 into a musical family: Edvard Grieg was a first cousin of his mother's grandfather, his father was an amateur. Glenn Gould: The Ecstasy and Tragedy of Genius [Peter Ostwald on Amazon. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. [Glenn Gould marks a major advance in our understanding of one of the 20th century's most significant performing artists. Ostwald is as engrossing a writer as any who has tried his hand at biography. Ted Libbey Glenn Herbert Gould (Toronto, 25 settembre 1932 Toronto, 4 ottobre 1982) stato un pianista, compositore, clavicembalista e organista canadese. Glenn Gould was born in Toronto in 1932, and enjoyed a privileged, sheltered upbringing in the quiet Beach neighborhood. His musical gifts became apparent in in. GLENN GOULDs legacy continues to intrigue us; new areas of research emerge every year. In this study, Dale Innes explores the evolution of Glenn Goulds interpretation of the keyboard music of J. Bach, with particular emphasis on An insightful biography of the multifaceted Glenn Gould: the man and the musicianeccentric, loner, genius, jokester, broadcaster, documentary producer and worldacclaimed pianist includes remarkable archival footage of Gould performing, relaxing, working in his recording studio, and being interviewed. Glenn Herbert Gould was born Glen Gold on September 25, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother was a greatgrand niece of Edvard Grieg. Glenn Gould, Soundtrack: Unbreakable. Glenn Herbert Gould was born Glen Gold on September 25, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother was a greatgrand niece of Edvard Grieg. Young Gould was playing with piano from the age of 3, and started regular lessons with his mother from the age of 4. At the age of 10 Gould was admitted to the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where.