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“The Glenn Gould Trilogy “, a unique radio play 'composed' by Michael Stegemann,
provides on 3 CD's a unique insight into the life, music and thoughts of Glenn Gould, the brilliant pianist who would have turned 75 on 25th September 2007.

Berlin/London, July 2007: The Canadian musician Glenn Gould (25th September 1932 – 4th October 1982 in Toronto, Canada) was without any doubt one of the leading pianists of all time. Even today, the unconventional interpretations and eccentric personality of the "James Dean of the piano" continue to exude an unbroken fascination.
In good time for Glenn's 75th birthday on 25th September and the 25th anniversary of his death on 4th October, Sony Classical will be releasing a special 3-CD box on 4th September 2007 to mark this double jubilee: "The Glenn Gould Trilogy – A Life" is a fascinating journey through the life, the music and the thoughts of Glenn Gould. Radio play, biography, talking book, music and original spoken commentaries are blended on the three CD's to create an enthralling portrait, as unusual and gripping as the charismatic and eccentric artist himself.

"The Glenn Gould Trilogy" was designed by Gould biographer Michael Stegemann, with Gould's own Solitude Trilogy serving as the source of inspiration. For Gould was not only a brilliant musician, he was also a visionary radio and media pioneer: his idea of 'contrapunctal radio' and the Solitude Trilogy that he created, based on this idea, for CBC between 1967 and 1977 served as the basis for Stegemann's work. Gould's Solitude Trilogy consists of three revolutionary radio plays, which Gould himself called 'docudramas', about life in northern Canada (The Idea of North, The Latecomers and The Quiet in the Land). Not dissimilar to a Baroque fugue, each of the three parts of the Solitude Trilogy is composed as a collage of overlapping texts (spoken by different narrators), sounds and noises that complement each other in terms of content. CD 1: The Idea of Music takes us up to Gould's first recording of Bachs Goldbergvariations for the CBC in 1954. CD 2: The Drop-Out describes his legendary record début with Bach's Goldberg Variations (1955) and follows the years when he gave regular recitals until the 'concert drop-out' in 1964, when he retired from the concert platform completely, while CD 3: The Quiet in the Studio is devoted to the years up to his death, years when Gould only communicated with his public through the media of records, radio and television.

The Glenn Gould Trilogy – A Life was produced jointly by West German Radio (WDR/Cologne), Studio Akustische Kunst (editor: Markus Heuger) and SonyClassical/SonyBMG in studio sessions that stretched over several months. A English language version was made, and a separate German one for the German-speaking market. For the narrators of the English version, we were fortunate enough to engage the services of Tom Zahner and Leslie Malton among others.
The Glenn Gould Trilogy is one of the few radio plays designed not only to yield stereo, but also surround sound, thus enabling the special character of this collage-like composition to be enjoyed to even more realistic effect.
The CD's will therefore be released in the Hybrid Super Audio CD format, which, in combination with a Super Audio compatible CD player and equipment able to reproduce surround sound, enables the listener to enjoy a fascinating, multidimensional experience. But the CD's can also be played in stereo on any normal CD player.

The Glenn Gould Trilogy takes us on a trip into the life and mind of a charismatic and shrewd eccentric who anticipated the potential, and also the limitations and dangers, of total media networking as scarcely any other musician of his time did. Glenn Gould was always in search of a perfect interpretation. A unique genius, enduringly controversial and ever eager to argue his point, he remains unsurpassed to this day.

Available for purchase on Amazon and Sony Music Store]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:43:44 GMT http:// Sony BMG Music, the home of Gould’s recording legacy from 1955 to the present, continues its pivotal role in presenting and promoting Glenn Gould around the world. In commemoration of the Year of Glenn Gould, the Complete Glenn Gould Original Jacket Collection has been released.  The 80-disc limited edition box set includes 78 CDs encompassing all of the artists work, each uniquely packaged to resemble the original LP recordings. Also included are 2 bonus CDs complete with the last recorded interview with the artist and an audio essay by Glenn Gould on Johann Sebastian Bach and the fugue. Accompanying the set is a 250 booklet including a detailed essay by Glenn Gould specialist Michael Stegeman and detailed liner notes for each individual track. Complete with beautiful packaging, the Complete Glenn Gould Original Jacket Collection is an essential tribute to a legendary artist and thinker.

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Amazon United States - click here]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:03:28 GMT http:// The Glenn Gould Complete Jacket Collection, an 80-disc boxed set commemorating Gould’s recording legacy. It includes all the artist's Columbia LP recordings on 78 CDs, from Glenn Gould's legendary 1955 recording of the Goldberg Variations to piano works by Richard Strauss released posthumously on 4 April 1984. The bonus CDs include the last interview that Glenn Gould gave to Tim Page in 1981 and an audio essay on Johann Sebastian Bach and the fugue that Gould recorded in 1972 for a bonus LP. The set includes a new, detailed essay by the German Gould specialist Michael Stegemann. In addition, Dr. Michael Stegemann has created a new 3 CD boxed set entitled, The Glenn Gould Trilogy – A Life which includes a radio play, biography, talking book, music and original spoken commentaries. Bruno Monsaingeon’s DVD, The Goldberg Variations will be re-released in the fall with additional DVD titles planned for 2008.

 

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:52:18 GMT http:// Extraordinary musician takes centre stage in new major exhibition

The most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on Glenn Gould will open at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau-Ottawa (Canada) on September 28, 2007. Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius traces his development from Toronto child prodigy to international concert star to recording- and media-artist pioneer. Along the way, it will explore the personal ideas and music that helped make him a cultural icon.        

Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius is a multimedia exhibition in which Gould will serve as the principal host, speaking to us through taped interviews, his writings and media productions, and of course his music. The exhibition also features a remarkably rich and varied collection of artifacts. Among the many highlights are Gould's beloved Steinway piano, the folding chair specially modified to fit his unusual playing position, and a custom-tailored tuxedo and tails he wore on stage. The exhibition also brings together, for the first time, a large and diverse collection of Gould's letters, manuscripts, publicity posters, and personal items.  

Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius
September 28, 2007 to August 10, 2008
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau-Ottawa (Canada)
www.civilization.ca/genius

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