Glenn Gould, Universe of a Genius invites the reader to explore the ideas of this authentic creator who chose to regard his oeuvre as beyond the powerful influences of contemporary trends. This compilation of essays offers insight and understanding, through a diversity of approaches and views, of the variety of mediatic languages spoken so fluently by this genius of sound. Glenn Gould, Universe of a Genius opens new avenues, advances captivating theories and analyses from a variety of fields and contributes to a deeper comprehension of the complexities of Goulds oeuvre, as much as of the man behind it all.
Glenn Gould, Universe of a Genius invites the reader to explore the ideas of this authentic creator who chose to regard his oeuvre as beyond the powerful influences of contemporary trends. This compilation of essays offers insight and understanding, through a diversity of approaches and views, of the variety of mediatic languages spoken so fluently by this genius of sound. Glenn Gould, Universe of a Genius opens new avenues, advances captivating theories and analyses from a variety of fields and contributes to a deeper comprehension of the complexities of Goulds oeuvre, as much as of the man behind it all.