Nominations for the 16th Glenn Gould Prize open on September 25th, 2026.
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Alexander Neef – Opera: Intimidating or Essential?
In this episode of The Gould Standard, Alexander Neef, General Director of the Opéra national de Paris, joins Brian Levine to reframe how we think about opera, and to provide a user-friendly on-ramp for opera-curious newcomers. Beginning with its roots in Renaissance Italy, Neef traces opera’s evolution from courtly entertainment to a global cultural force,…
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Celebrate Glenn Gould Day – September 25
Every September 25, we celebrate the birthday and enduring legacy of Glenn Gould: pianist, broadcaster, writer, innovator, and one of Canada’s most remarkable cultural figures. Glenn Gould Day is an…
Sarah McLachlan and Noah Parets join all-Canadian lineup for Glenn Gould Prize Gala honouring Elton John
Eric McCormack to Host May 9 Celebration in Toronto The Glenn Gould Foundation is proud to announce that acclaimed, Grammy and Juno award-winning artist Sarah McLachlan and the National Ballet ‘s…
Elton John selects mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as recipient of the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize
The Glenn Gould Foundation is pleased to announce that legendary musician and humanitarian Elton John, Laureate of The 15th Glenn Gould Prize has selected acclaimed Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as…
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Since our founding in 1983, The Glenn Gould Foundation has had the privilege of working with musicians, artists, cultural leaders, not-for-profits, and corporations from around the world. With their involvement, we have presented concerts, festivals and educational programs, supported young artists, commissioned new works, worked with journalists, writers and academic researchers, produced and shared expertise with various publications, and been active with a wide assortment of other humanitarian and cultural activities. Here is a partial list of these essential collaborators.
I had the tremendously rewarding experience in 2011 of being a member of the Glenn Gould Prize Jury. It was a stimulating and unforgettable experience to engage around a table with such a diverse array of gifted artists to consider a staggering slate of nominees. The discussions enabled us to look deeply into the importance of the arts in all our lives, and their value to the world as a whole. Glenn Gould is one of my heroes… I believe cultural, creative, and artistic communities the world over can unite under the banner of this great Canadian and world citizen.
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