From the archives: Glenn Gould, 1932-1982

Read Maclean’s 1982 special report following the pianist’s death at 50: “The tragic ironies of Gould’s death would fill several epics.”

Mark Czarnecki
<p>Musical Memorabilia: Ottawa exhibit shows the young Glenn Gould (above) grew into not only the greatest pianist but one of the greatest musical pack rats of his generation.</p>

Glenn Gould as a boy.

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