The Ninth Glenn Gould Prize Gala Awards Ceremony & Concert at Massey Hall
Monday, May 14, 2012 - Toronto
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Chris Young/Canadian Press
At one of Toronto's finest historic venues, Leonard Cohen received his Glenn Gould Prize, donating the funds to the Canada Council for the Arts ($50,000). Mr. Cohen also announced the City of Toronto Glenn Gould Protégé Prize funds ($15,000) would go to the children of Sistema Toronto.
A stellar line-up of musical stars and honourary speakers took to the stage to salute Leonard Cohen's lifetime achievements in music and poetry.
Click here to read about the highlights of the event, and watch this video from CBC News about the evening.
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Colm Feore, Host
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Basia Bulat
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Adam Cohen
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Cowboy Junkies
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Jimmie Dale Gilmore
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James McMurtry
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Gordon Pinsent,Greg Keelor &Travis Good |
John Prine
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Serena Ryder
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Also with musical guest Anjani Thomas and speakers the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Melissa Auf der Maur, Michael Ondaatje and Alan Rickman.
Special thanks to Neil Larsen, Musical Director
The Ninth Glenn Gould Prize Events were presented with additional support from
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