Glenn Gould: Person of National Historic Significance

From Parks Canada

Harper Government Celebrates Glenn Gould as National Historic Person Canadian cultural icon commemorated at plaque unveiling ceremony

Toronto, Ontario, February 21, 2013 -- On behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. John Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, today unveiled a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorating the national historic significance of Glenn Gould. A special ceremony was held in Toronto at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts to celebrate the musical icon. 

“Glenn Gould opened doors to an unconventional musical world,” said Mr. Carmichael. “An iconic figure of Canadian art and media, Mr. Gould bequeathed Canadians an innovative and brilliant body of work. His contribution enriches our cultural landscape.” 

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Tim Page accepts Gould's Grammy for Lifetime Achievement

Last night, the Recording Academy recognized Glenn Gould for his lifetime achievements in music. Pulitzer Prize winning author and friend of Gould, Tim Page accepted the award.

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Superstar pianist Lang Lang also paid tribute to Glenn Gould in this special article. 

On the Cover: Glenn Gould featured in September Gramophone magazine

The September issue of Gramophone (now available) celebrates the life and legacy of Glenn Gould, describing him as "a pianist whose remarkable musicianship and bold challenging of conventions caught the zeitgeist and elevated him into an iconic cultural figure of wide significance."

Gramophone interviews the leading musicians, producers and friends who knew Gould to discuss why he still matters.  The feature is also illustrated with archival photographs from across his career. 

Gramophone is available in international magazine stores and online from ExactEditions or iTunes for iPad and iPhone.