Despite his untimely demise in 1982, Canadian pianist Glenn Gould is still terribly influential in modern track. recognized specially for his interpretations of Bach and quite a lot of classical, romantic, and twentieth-century composers, Gould was once additionally an complete composer and conductor, in addition to provocative lecturer, author, and critic. His song is still very important on recordings, and his released writings, and taped radio documentaries and tv specials can be found for archival examine. Canning's A Glenn Gould Catalog presents a close roadmap to his profession as performer, conductor, composer, host, visitor, narrator, author, and producer.

The volume's major catalog, geared up through composer, files Gould's advertisement discography and Canadian public radio and tv recordings with special details, together with: recording dates and site, unencumber or broadcast date, advertisement catalog and inner matrix numbers, album or broadcast identify, producer(s), and numerous notes. The Musical Repertoire and Recording Chronicle sections supply entry to the recordings via composition and opus quantity and through recording facts respectively. The Canadian Broadcasting company files part lists Gould's radio and tv courses by way of date, and different chronologies are integrated for his Sony Catalog, different advertisement Releases, and Unreleased Recordings. A bibliography of Gould's released writings and a bibliographical observe on writings approximately Gould whole the amount. rigorously documented, cross-referenced, and listed, the Glenn Gould Catalog constitutes an autobiographical define of Gould's profession via his works. it truly is an incredible source for study and a precious adjunct to released biographies and important reports. The compiler's energetic introductory fabric is augmented by way of photos and interview observation from Gould's colleagues.