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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glenn_GouldGlenn Gould - Wikipedia

    Glenn Herbert Gould [fn 1] ( / ɡuːld /; né Gold; [fn 2] 25 September 1932 – 4 October 1982) was a Canadian classical pianist. He was among the most famous and celebrated pianists of the 20th century, [1] renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

  2. Jun 5, 2024 · Glenn Gould (born September 25, 1932, Toronto, Ontario, Canada—died October 4, 1982, Toronto) was a Canadian pianist known for his contrapuntal clarity and brilliant, if often unorthodox, performances.

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  3. Humphrey Burton, who knew Glenn Gould, recalls the pianist's genius, personality and eccentricities. He also shares his insights on Gould's Bach recordings, his media presence and his decision to stop performing live.

  4. Jan 3, 2022 · Ever in search of the ideal sound: for a while Gould apparently planned to record the Well-Tempered Clavier on a “harpsipiano” (“a neurotic piano that thinks...

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  5. 4 days ago · Celebrate the life of Glenn Gould while exploring his favorite hometown spots and historical landmarks with this Geocaching Adventure! Take our Self-Guided Tour through Toronto, Canada, and learn about Gould’s unique history with locations like Glenn Gould

  6. With his groundbreaking Bach and idiosyncratic personality, Glenn Gould was one of the 20th century's most captivating performers. Humphrey Burton remembers.