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Glenn Gould: Variations on an Artist
He adored Arrowroot cookies, Barbra Streisand and animals. He abhorred sunlight, the stage and airplanes. Eccentric, genius, solitary, head-strong, hypochondriac, virtuoso… all describe Glenn Herbert Gould, one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gould was born on Sept. 25, 1932 in Toronto. His sudden death in 1982 at age 50 stunned the world, but his music and his legacy continue to inspire, delight and fascinate. We would like to thank the Glenn Gould Foundation for its assistance in this archival project.
Last updated: January 8, 2013
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An early interview with Gould on his new found fame.
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Glenn Gould is hailed as a child prodigy.
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The pianist muses on his unconventional habits.
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A 26-year-old Gould talks about his fame.
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Gould in conversation with the festival's musical director Lou Appleba...
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Glenn Gould puts on an unusual and eccentric performance.
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Gould announces he will stop giving live performances.
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Gould reads his essay on the British pop singer.
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An excerpt from the first instalment of Gould's famous Solitude Trilog...
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An excerpt from the second instalment of Gould's famous Solitude Trilo...
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The pianist takes on a new role as an innovative producer.
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An excerpt from the final instalment of Gould's famous Solitude Trilog...
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Gould shows off his unique brand of humour in character.
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Preserving the legacy of one of the greatest pianists of the 20th cent...
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The pianist performs and talks about his love of Northern Ontario.
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World-wide celebrations mark what would have been the pianist's 60th b...
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He may have suffered from a form of autism.
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In 1962 Gould's controversial performance with Leonard Bernstein at Ca...
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He adored Arrowroot cookies, Barbra Streisand and animals. He abhorred...
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Opera singer Maureen Forrester recalls performing with the great music...