Glenn Gould

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Glenn Gould born?September 25, 1932
2. When did Glenn Gould die?October 4, 1982 (age 50)
3. Where was Glenn Gould born?Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4. What is the career shift?Transitioned from concert pianist to studio recording artist in 1964
5. Who was Glenn Gould and why is he famous?Glenn Gould was a Canadian pianist known for his unique way of playing Bach and for making many recordings that changed how people hear classical music.
6. Why did Glenn Gould stop playing in concerts?He felt live concerts were too artificial and wanted to use the studio to control his music and create the best sound.

Contrapuntal Music: Music where two or more independent melodic lines are played simultaneously, characteristic of Bach's style.
Virtuoso: An individual with outstanding technical ability in a particular art or science, especially music.
Artistic Vision: An artist's unique perspective, ideas, and goals that guide their creative work.
Iconoclast: A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions; a destroyer of images used in religious worship.