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Glenn Gould

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Glenn Herbert Gould (; né Gold; 25 September 1932 – 4 October 1982) was a Canadian pianist and broadcaster. Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, he was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach. His playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal texture of Bach's music.

Glenn Gould - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Canadian pianist (1932–1982) For the actor, see Glen Gould . Glenn Gould Gould c.  1961 Born Glenn Herbert Gold ( 1932-09-25 ) 25 September 1932 Toronto , Ontario, Canada Died 4 October 1982 (1982-10-04) (aged 50) Toronto, Ontario, Canada Burial place Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto Alma mater Royal Conservatory of Music Occupation Pianist Awards Companion of the Order of Canada (declined by Gould) Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2013) Grammy Awards : 1973, 1982, 1983 Juno Awards : 1979, 1983, 198

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