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Glenn Gould, pianist

The statue of Glenn Gould in front of the CBC building in Toronto, photographed in 2014.
The statue of Glenn Gould in front of the CBC building in Toronto, photographed in 2014. Glenn Gould (15548285538) · Mike from Vancouver, Canada · Photo source · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Glenn Gould (1932–1982) is recognized internationally as one of the great classical musicians of the 20th century, best known for his renditions of J. S. Bach. He retired from the concert stage at 32 and devoted himself to recording, radio and television, leaving a rich legacy of recordings.

Scope & context

His musical significance, not a discography or biography.

Sources behind this record

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Glenn Gould (1932-1982) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text