Glenn Gould
Glenn Gould Official YouTube Channel - Glenn Herbert Gould (25 September 1932 – 4 October 1982) was a Canadian pianist who became one of the best-known and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. He was particularly renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach. His playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and capacity to articulate the polyphonic texture of Bach's music.
Glenn Gould
Best known for his interpretations of Bach, pianist Glenn Gould was laid to rest in Toronto’s Mount Pleasant Cemetery after his death in 1982. 🎹
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#OnThisDay 69 years ago (May 21, 1956), Glenn Gould's "String Quartet" was first performed by the Montreal String Quartet.
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"Glenn Gould conquers western Canada." Publicity flyer issued by Glenn Gould's manager, Walter Homburger, that includes excerpts of reviews of Gould's concerts in Vancouver and Calgary, 1951
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#OnThisDay in 1960 May 14, 1960 (65 Years Ago)
“Apollonian,” a profile on Glenn Gould by Joseph Roddy, was printed in The New Yorker
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Musical rule breakers: 15 artists who redefined the possible:
"Whether through sound, silence, style, or spectacle, these musical mavericks dared to defy expectations...."
classical-music.com/features/artists/musical-rule-…
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A stunning portrait of a young Glenn Gould in 1956. The Canadian pianist wears the Omega watch that was presented to him by the City of Toronto for his prodigious achievements at the age of 23. (I believe that it is a gold-capped variation of ref. 2576 with a bumper automatic movement cal. 342.)
Earlier that year, Gould’s recording of Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” (BWV 988) had catapulted him into prominence (practically overnight). It was also in 1956 that his String Quartet No. 1 was recorded and publicly performed (in Montreal on July 7).
For most of his later career, Gould would only dabble in composing and conducting, and he would retire from public performance at age 31 (only 8 years after this photo was taken).
The inventiveness of his thinking, his legacy as a masterful albeit eccentric virtuoso, and his pioneering status in media related to classical music were nonetheless enhanced through his work as an author and broadcaster, as well as the reach of his recorded performances released by Columbia Records.
This unique status only seems to have been gradually solidified through the years. More than four decades after his untimely passing (in 1982), Gould is even embraced as the alternative style icon that he is by the luxury eyewear designer Jérome Mage (@jeromejacquesmariemage) in the recent release of two @jacquesmariemage models: the Sonata and the Fugue.
Fastening (only) the lower button of a jacket is the kind of stylistic liberty that I would immediately associate with Gould who in his singular isolation and calculated detachment pursued avenues of creativity otherwise unexplored. Inspiration. .
📸: Photo Gaby.
PS: The full inscription on the caseback reads: “Presented by the City of Toronto to Glenn Gould at the age of 23 years in recognition of his phenomenal achievements in the musical world as a concert pianist and composer, April 1956. Nathan Phillips, Q.C., Mayor; George A. Weale, City Clerk.” The wristwatch is part of the collection @canmushistory, along with other personal affects of Glenn Gould.
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"I think that if I were required to spend the rest of my life on a desert island, and to listen to or play the music of any one composer during all that time, that composer would almost certainly be Bach. I really can’t think of any other music which is so all-encompassing, which moves me so deeply and so consistently, and which, to use a rather imprecise word, is valuable beyond all of its skill and brilliance for something more meaningful than that — its humanity" - Glenn Gould
What is your "desert island" artist of choice?
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Did You Know on April 10, 1947 Glenn Gould performed his first "full-length" piano recital, at the conservatory, in a program of works by Haydn, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Mendelssohn.
He was just 15 years old 🧠😌 #MaverickMonday
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Breaking News!
Please join us in congratulating Sir Elton John who is the 15th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate, recognizing his extraordinary lifetime contribution to music and humanity.
Elton John’s influence spans generations, blending virtuosic musicianship with an unwavering commitment to philanthropy. From timeless hits to tireless advocacy for HIV/AIDS awareness, research and support, LGBTQ+ rights, removing the stigma around addiction and mental health, championing young artists and more, his artistic and humanitarian impact is immeasurable.
The Glenn Gould Prize celebrates visionaries in any creative field for a unique lifetime contribution that has enriched the human condition through the arts.
Congratulations, Sir Elton!
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Have you heard "The Little Bach Book" by Glenn Gould & Bach released in 1980?
"In choosing the selections for the album, Glenn Gould made a thorough search through his own recorded catalog and settled on a variety of pieces that have given him particular pleasure throughout his distinguished recording career. The selections range in time: The Aria from The Goldberg Variations was recorded in 1955 and the Little Preludes Nos. 1 and 2 were done in late 1979. The result is sort of a Little Bach Book that might easily have challenged and inspired the 11-year-old budding genius, Glenn Gould, shown on the cover of the album."
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