“I don't know what the effective ratio would be, but I've always had some sort of intuition that for every hour you spend in the company of other human beings, you need "x" number of hours alone. Now, what "x" represents I don't really know; it might be two and seven-eighths or seven and two-eighths, but it is a substantial ratio.”
Quote by Glenn Gould
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Conversations with Glenn Gould
This volume compiles a series of conversations with Glenn Gould, one of the most distinctive and influential pianists of the 20th century. Through these exchanges, Gould discusses his approach to music, his interpretations of classical works, his disdain for live performance, and his embrace of recording technology. The book provides a window into his intellectual rigor, eccentric personality, and the ideas that shaped his legendary career, drawing from interviews conducted over various periods of his life. more
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Glenn Gould
Pianist known for his unique playing style and profound understanding of classical music. Born on September 25, 1932, and died on October 4, 1982, Glenn Gould quickly gained international recognition for his musical talent and became one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century. more
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