The Glenn Gould Foundation celebrates 40 years!

September 19 2023, marked the 40th anniversary of the establishment of The Glenn Gould Foundation. This is a time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished so far, and we’ll be doing so throughout 2023-2024. We’re looking forward to our next 40!

We honour Glenn Gould’s legacy by celebrating innovation and excellence, promoting creativity and transforming lives through the power of the arts. The Foundation reflects the universal power of the arts to bring diverse people together in a spirit of harmony, compassion, and mutual understanding.

Telling Our Stories

A Masterclass Workshop Series With Filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin

The Glenn Gould Foundation is delighted to welcome you to a series of masterclasses for young Indigenous artists featuring celebrated Abenaki film-maker Alanis Obomsawin.

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Cultural Diplomacy is in the DNA of The Glenn Gould Foundation

Culture and the use of culture as a vital instrument of diplomacy has an indispensable role to play. It is a form of communication the speaks from the heart and goes out to the heart. It reminds us that we are not alone and that the Other, despite the depths of our conflicts, disagreements, and even wars, remains a human being, capable of the same pain, joy, suffering, sorrow, anger, violence, love and elation as ourselves.

If we seek peace and a better life, we need diplomacy. Those that that practice it effectively and bring about the resolution of conflict, rise in the esteem of the community of nations. Diplomacy and every other form of peace-seeking requires a language capable of building understanding, allaying hatred and  recognizing ourselves equally in our allies and our adversaries.

Art, culture and all forms of expression that arise from the root of what it means to be human is the essence of that language.

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Our latest Podcast

Víkingur Ólafsson Pt. 2: Bach and Beyond

In this second part of his extended conversation with Brian Levine, acclaimed Icelandic pianist, Víkingur Ólafsson, discusses a variety of topics related to his craft and passion for music. He discusses the polarizing effect of Glenn Gould and how his influence has inspired Ólafsson’s own interpretation and performance of music. Ólafsson also questions the idea of so-called ‘classical’ music, arguing that the term could be removed altogether, as music is not bound by time or specific periods. He reveals insights into his creative process and how he prepares for recorded sessions and live concerts, emphasizing the importance of fine-tuning dynamics and maintaining unpredictability.
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Charles Officer

Charles Officer (28 October 1975 – 1 December 2023) Director, Producer, Writer, Juror for the 14th Glenn Gould Prize All of us at The Glenn Gould Foundation were shocked and…
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Happy Birthday… to us!

September 19, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of The Glenn Gould Foundation! We’re feeling very pleased about what we’ve accomplished so far, and we’re looking forward to…
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The Fourteenth Glenn Gould Prize

The Laureate

The protégé

To be announced

TBA

Later this year, Mr. Dudamel will choose an outstanding young artist or ensemble who embodies creative promise, innovation and career potential to receive the $25,000 (CAD) Glenn Gould Protégé Prize.
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