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Gould's singing



I've had to rejoin the group with an urgent request for information.

One of the most detestable and offensive comparisons I've heard 
recently is from people comparing the pianist David Helfgott, subject 
of the fictionalized movie bio-weepy, "Shine", with Glenn Gould.

The obvious reason is that Helfgott sings--loudly, atonally, and 
uncontrollably-- when he plays in public.

I saw Gould twice.  We all know about his recordings, but he was 
absolutely silent in the recitals I heard. 

Did Gould sing in public?  Any views/knowledge out there?

Denis Dutton
New Zealand