Gould << goold >>, Glenn (1932-1982), was a famous Canadian pianist. His performances emphasized compositions from the 1700’s, early 1800’s, and 1900’s. Gould’s best-known recordings were of Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Goldberg Variations. He also wrote about music.
Glenn Herbert Gould was born on Sept. 25, 1932, in Toronto. His mother began teaching him to play the piano at the age of 3. At 10, he entered the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. In 1947, he made his debut with the Toronto Symphony. Gould made his debut in the United States in 1955, and he performed on tour in Europe in 1957. He was probably the first North American pianist to tour the Soviet Union. At the age of 32, he retired from the concert stage to concentrate on recordings. He often performed on radio and TV. He died on Oct. 4, 1982.
