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Glenn Herbert Gould,  (born Sept. 25, 1932, Toronto, Ont., Can.—died Oct. 4, 1982, Toronto), Canadian pianist known for his contrapuntal clarity and brilliant, if often unorthodox, performances.

Gould studied piano from the age of 3, began composing at 5, and entered the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto at 10, earning its associate degree in 1946. In 1952 Gould isolated himself and, working only with a tape recorder, developed an individual style of playing with his head horizontal to the keyboard. His debut performances (1955) in New York City and Washington, D.C., earned him critical success and a recording contract, ... (100 of 208 words)

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(1932-82), Canadian pianist, born in Toronto; known for unusual but brilliant performances and perfect technique; played with his head almost touching the keyboard and sang along with performances; would not shake conductor’s hand after performance for fear of bodily injury; studied at Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music 1942-46; preferred performing baroque, classical, and modern pieces over 19th-century Romantic; besides concert and recording career, wrote scores for motion pictures and conducted and produced documentaries for television and radio.

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