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Glenn Gould: Variations on an Artist
He adored Arrowroot cookies, Barbra Streisand and animals. He abhorred sunlight, the stage and airplanes. Eccentric, genius, solitary, head-strong, hypochondriac, virtuoso… all describe Glenn Herbert Gould, one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gould was born on Sept. 25, 1932 in Toronto. His sudden death in 1982 at age 50 stunned the world, but his music and his legacy continue to inspire, delight and fascinate.   We would like to thank the Glenn Gould Foundation for its assistance in this archival project.

	A rising star		Gould on his eccentricities		Bernstein and Gould don't see eye to eye
	Glenn Gould is hailed as a child prodigy. (TV; runs 2:53)		The pianist muses on his unconventional habits. (Radio; runs 9:44)		In 1962 Gould's controversial performance with Leonard Bernstein at Carnegie Hall in New York causes a sensation. (Radio; runs 3:48)

	Quitting the concert stage		Gould as a radio composer		Hamming it up Gould-style
	Gould announces he will stop giving live performances. (TV; runs 3:36)		The pianist takes on a new role as an innovative producer. (Radio; runs 12:15)		Gould shows off his unique brand of humour in character. (Radio; runs 3:24)

	Gould's sudden death		Remembering Gould		Gould's cult-like status
	The world mourns the shocking death of a great talent. (TV; runs 4:27)		Preserving the legacy of one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. (TV; runs 7:59)		World-wide celebrations mark what would have been the pianist's 60th birthday. (TV; runs 2:39)

	Medical clues about what made Gould Gould
	He may have suffered from a form of autism. (TV; runs 2:45)

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