Glenn Gould

Question 1

describe an amazing early achievement

Answer 1

was awarded an Associate Diploma from RCM at age 12 with record breaking marks

Question 2

when and why did Gould become interested in recording music?

Answer 2

CBC broadcast sparked his interest

intrigued by being able to create the “perfect” performance

Question 3

describe Gould’s choice of performance repertoire

Answer 3

• Bach and 16th-17th cen works

- a lot of 20th cen works (complete piano works of Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern)

Question 4

name a historic recording by Gould

Answer 4

the Bach Goldberg Variations in 1955

Question 5

describe Gould’s style

Answer 5

lean and clearly articulated

experimented with extremes in tempo

Question 6

describe Gould’s posture at the piano

Answer 6

• eccentric stage mannerisms

- sat extremely low in a famous chair

Question 7

Name 2 awards earned by Gould

Answer 7

Juno Award, Grammy Award

Question 8

List 3 ways in which Gould was remembered

Answer 8

• establishment of the Glenn Gould foundation
• childhood home now a historic site
• Canada Post issued a 1999 stamp

Question 9

Where was Gould born?

Answer 9

Toronto, Canada! 1932