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Re: [F_minor] Gould in Calgary, 1959



Hello Julie. I have listed that Glenn played Feb.2 1959 at Calgary, but I have no details of the programme.

I also have listed that Glenn played January 31, 1959 in Edmonton (perhaps in the Jubilee Auditorium), but yet strangely, I do not have any notes as to that particular program either.

It is highly likely that he did not actually play those recitals - by 1959 he was well prone to cancelling engagements due to illness (perceived or otherwise).

Sorry I could not provide a definitive answer - can anyone else chime in?

Incidentally, Glenn did play one time only in Calgary, at a recital at the Calgary United Church on Nov.7 1951, for the Calgary Women's Musical Club, with quite a busy programme:

Bach's partita no.5, Beethoven's Variation Op.34, Piano Sonatas Op. 81A, Czerny Variations on a theme by Rode, Brahms Intermezzo Op.117 No.3, Op.118 No.2, Hindemith Piano Sonata No.3, Beethoven bagatelle (encore), Scarlatti Sonatas in F minor and Schoenberg piano pieces Op. 1 (miniature) as encores.

Hope this helps!
Matthew



On 3-Apr-07, at 3:31 PM, jwright@honens.com wrote:





I'm looking for some information. Gould played a concert in Calgary,
Alberta on February 2 1959.

I have already:
searched the Gould archives;
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/glenngould/index-e.html

inquired at the Glenn Gould Foundation;
http://www.glenngould.com/foundation.html

inquired at the recital hall's archives;

and discussed the subject with his surviving friends and manager.

I do have strong anecdotal support.... but as you can imagine,
memories of a 1959 concert are a little fuzzy on the details.
Specifically, I'm looking for the program. It's quiet possible that
he was playing similar repertory to other concerts in spring 1959.
If anyone has any information, I'd be eternally grateful.

Best regards

Julie
jwright@honens.com

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