Glenn Gould
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Glenn Herbert Gould was a Canadian pianist and broadcaster. Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, he was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Ba
Gould c. 1961
Gould with his teacher, Alberto Guerrero, at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, in 1945. Guerrero demonstrated his technical idea that Gould should "pull down" at the keys instead of striking them from above.
Gould in February 1946 with his dog, Nicky, and his parakeet, Mozart
Replica of Gould's piano chair
Leopold Stokowski
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Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a British conductor. One of the leading conductors of the early and mid-20th century, he is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He was es
Leopold Stokowski historical marker at 240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra at 2 March 1916 American premiere of Mahler's 8th Symphony
Screenshot from the 1947 film Carnegie Hall