Had he lived Glenn Gould would be 82 today.
He is responsible for putting Canada on the map musically. His 1955 recording of JS Bach's Goldberg Variations was one of the first Stereo LP recordings, sparking a revival in the music of the great Baroque Master. He lived with physical and psychological impairments and passed away at age 50. But his recordings live on and have never been more popular. Among his many fans includes former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, Anne Sophie Mutter, Keith Jarrett, Elton John, Joe Jackson, Steven Speilberg, just to name a few.
As long as there is music he'll never be forgotten.
He is responsible for putting Canada on the map musically. His 1955 recording of JS Bach's Goldberg Variations was one of the first Stereo LP recordings, sparking a revival in the music of the great Baroque Master. He lived with physical and psychological impairments and passed away at age 50. But his recordings live on and have never been more popular. Among his many fans includes former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, Anne Sophie Mutter, Keith Jarrett, Elton John, Joe Jackson, Steven Speilberg, just to name a few.
As long as there is music he'll never be forgotten.
