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Glenn Gould: A Life in Pictures
by Malcolm Lester

Glenn Gould: A Life in Pictures
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Author: Malcolm Lester
Introduction: Tim Page
Foreword: Yo-Yo Ma
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-14
ISBN: 1554072891
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Firefly Books
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Book Review: Wonderful ...if you are already an admirer!
Summary: 4 Stars

The late Canadian pianist, Glenn Gould, was by all accounts and extraordinary man; wonderful and unique musician, wide-ranging intellect, innovative broadcaster and writer, who had a reputation for being a somewhat eccentric loner who was notoriously secretive about his private life and feelings. Following his early death only days after his fiftieth birthday, he has become something of a cult figure even if controversial (there are those who loathe the man and his style of playing, strange as that may seem to admirers; Gould seems to inspire love or hate but not indifference!) . But his recordings continue to sell, sell sell. And of course it is his music that is the important thing. There have been many books and articles written which analyse his life and work in great detail, but ultimately of course these mean nothing if the reader has not experienced the glorious music that this man created. This new book (issued to mark the 70th annicersary of Gould's birth, and the 20th anniversary of his death), does not add to our knowledge or understanding of the man himself, or of his art , but instead it simply celebrates the life of a remarkable man who left us the most wonderful legacy. It is basically an album of photographs which chronicle his short life, from early infancy almost up to the date of his death. It has biographical details but not much about the music, but then , how could mere words do justice to that, or convey its power .... unless the reader is already familiar with it? The photos (all black and white) are marvellous, and to the best of my knowledge many of them have not been published before. Perhaps a small criticism might be that there are too many of Gould the child, and not enough of the older Gould, although there are plenty of him as the striking and beautiful young man who first acheved worldwide fame through his initial recording of Bach's Goldberg Varations in 1955. But for those that admire the man, this book is a feast for they eye. Others would not find so much to interest them; but to these people, who may not be familiar with Gould's work, may I suggest : Go listen. You may discover something beautiful that will enhance your life.

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