Glenn Gould

Glenn Herbert Gould (September 25, 1932–October 4, 1982) was a celebrated Canadian pianist, noted especially for his recordings of Johann Sebastian Bach. He gave up live performances in 1964, dedicating himself to the recording studio for the rest of his career.

Awards and recognitions

Glenn Gould was the recipient of many honors both during and after his lifetime. In 1983, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He won four Grammy Awards:

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1983 - Canadian Music Hall of Fame - Grammy Award

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Grammy Award for Best Album Notes - Classical:

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• Glenn Gould (notes writer) for Hindemith: Sonatas for Piano (Complete) performed by Glenn Gould (1974)

Grammy Award for Best Classical Album:

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• Samuel H. Carter (producer) & Glenn Gould for Bach: The Goldberg Variations (1983)

Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra):

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• Glenn Gould for Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 12 & 13 (1984)
• Glenn Gould for Bach: The Goldberg Variations (1983)

The Glenn Gould Foundation was established in Toronto in 1983 to honour Gould and preserve his memory. Among other activities, the foundation awards the Glenn Gould Prize every three years to "an individual who has earned international recognition as the result of a highly exceptional contribution to music and its communication, through the use of any communications technologies." The prize consists of $50,000 CAD and an original work by a Canadian artist.

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Glenn Gould Foundation - Toronto - Glenn Gould Prize - CAD

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