Old but Gold

The following exhibit focuses on the instrument that Glenn Gould gravitated towards during his many prolific years as a recording concert pianist (1960-1980).

"Old but Gold" explores the journey and life of Gould's famous CD 318 piano whose original home was the Eaton Centre Auditorium in Toronto. 


How did this beloved instrument end up at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa?

Created by Sarah Miyamoto, Mary Hadwen, and Valeria Dimitrova, as part of the MUS4928 Advanced Research in Music course at the University of Ottawa.

Authors

  • Sarah Miyamoto
  • Mary Hadwen
  • Valeria Dimitrova

CD 318 Piano

Bibliography

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Brittain, G. H. (Head Facilitations Unit, Central Ontario Region). 1971. “Letter from G. H. Brittain to Mr. T. P. Grant (Customs Supervisor at T. Eaton Co. Limited),” Box 26, Microfilm reel no. 29, Glenn Gould fonds. Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Polyphonie X. 2015. “Glenn Gould Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971 (version 1981)”. Youtube video, 15:49. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCULDFsbA9Y.  

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Richardson, Marnie. 2016. “Farewell for now CD318.” National Arts Centre. February 16, 2016. https://nac-cna.ca/en/stories/story/farewell-for-now-cd318.

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Old but Gold