#5 The Pianist
Glenn Gould's Chair
After nearly a year of research, we bring this series about Glenn Gould and his chair to a close. Episode 5 begins with a conversation with Canadian pianist James Parker about the mechanics of Gould’s eccentric playing style. We also meet award-winning journalist and music biographer Peter Goddard at Fran’s Diner, Gould’s favourite place to eat. After some reflection, we get to the heart of Gould’s relationship with his famous chair.
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#4 The Carpenter
Glenn Gould's Chair
After building our own version of a Glenn Gould chair replica, we find out there are so many interesting replicas out there, that we’re going to devote this whole show to finding them. These include an 8 ft. tall chair covered in flowers, a fancy one made by an Italian furniture designer, and a futuristic hologram coming to a city near you.
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#3 The Auctioneer
Glenn Gould's Chair
We find out how much Gould's chair is worth, which leaves us with a big decision to make.
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#2 The Curator
Glenn Gould's Chair
We take a trip to Ottawa to see Glenn Gould's chair for the first time.
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#1 The Engineer
Glenn Gould's Chair
A chance discovery leads to an interview with Glenn Gould’s former recording engineer Lorne Tulk.
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Introducing Glenn Gould's Chair
Glenn Gould's Chair
On September 19, we’re taking you on an in-depth journey into the relationship between classical pianist Glenn Gould and his beloved folding chair.
info_outlineFor Glenn Gould, his chair was his closest companion — a foundation which offered a sense of stability for a performer who struggled with fame. Glenn Gould used it from the very beginning of his career to his last breath, at the young age of 50. In this episode, we make a discovery, and in the process, meet Gould’s former recording engineer, and best friend — Lorne Tulk. He walks us through his deeply personal recollections of Gould, explains the significance of the chair, and how it came to be.