becoming

I told you it is good. Yes, it is now “oscar-winning” good.

And be sure to read Irglová’s wonderful “brought back after commercial” acceptance speech!

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From the well tempered blog:

Sony Classical recently issued “Glenn Gould: The Complete Original Jacket Collection,” an 80-CD, limited edition boxed set of all the studio recordings the pianist made for Columbia and CBS Masterworks. Each remastered disc is a miniature replica of the original vinyl LP, retaining the original cover art and the original couplings of repertory.

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SIR Anthony Hopkins, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, is to undertake a world tour next year as a concert pianist.

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This is where those so-called “Pop Singers” in Hong Kong always fall short — the ability to performance live in near-CD quality and actually possess something called TALENT.

And when you are this good, it does not matter what language you are singing in (or what you are wearing).

This Love

I heard someone say
“If there is love, there’s peace”
and one may agree with that, or not

Whenever I was in pain
you’d hold me closely
And it was in the warmth of those
arms that I felt peace

But then when I stopped talking to you and closed
off my heart, this love was torn apart

*This time I won’t
let go of my heart
Because the power of belief
will set love free

When you helped me as a friend
I imagined our future together
And though I saw happiness in store for us
I didn’t see my own issues

Though we said our promises would be our compass
we lost sight of the direction this love was going in

**Instead of waiting for a miracle
I want you to hold onto my hand
Because the power of belief
will set me free

You don’t have to fear this love
You don’t have to fear this love, this love

*Repeat
**Repeat

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Oh, by the way, her name is Angela Aki.

Need I say more? (click image for video)

[CBC Radio 2]

This is what a good song should be: simple, yet powerful.
Falling slowly
I don’t know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can’t react
And games that never amount
To more than they’re meant
Will play themselves out

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We’ve still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You’ve made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I’ll sing along

If you haven’t, I strongly encourage you to go see the movie Once.
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Horace, you obviously are leaving at the wrong time!!!

Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius will trace his development from child prodigy to international concert star to recording and media artist pioneer. Along the way, it will recall his surprising departure from the concert scene, and examine the personal charisma and idiosyncrasies that helped make him a cultural icon.

The Exhibition

In 2007, the 75th anniversary of his birth, Gould’s remarkable story will be told in this major exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in partnership with Library and Archives Canada.

Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius will feature sound recordings, taped interviews and videos, as well as an impressive array of artifacts, including Gould’s beloved Steinway piano and the specially modified folding chair on which he sat while playing.

The exhibition also brings together, for the first time, a large collection of Gould’s letters, manuscripts, publicity posters and personal items. Throughout the exhibition, Gould speaks to us through his writings, media productions and music.

An Evening with Glenn Gould

An Evening with Glenn Gould – directed by John McGreevy – is a brilliant celebration, on stage and film, of Canada’s most internationally celebrated musician. Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the birth of Toronto-born Glenn Gould as well as the 25th anniversary of his death, this intriguing double bill was created by Mr. McGreevy, a Toronto filmmaker, and a friend and colleague of Mr. Gould.

The evening begins with Ted Dykstra starring as Glenn Gould in an original play (with music) about the last night of Gould’s life — a night as sublime and fascinating as the artist himself.). The play will be followed by a screening of John McGreevy’s award-winning 1979 documentary, Glenn Gould’s Toronto. This 43-minute film was originally part of the acclaimed Cities series, in which thirteen remarkable people reveal their most memorable city.

An Evening with Glenn Gould was commissioned by Luminato, the Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity, and produced by the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto.

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Hey, seriously, anyone interested in going to see this Exhibition in Ottawa Museum of Civilization and NAC?

While I still don’t know if this video is copyright or is in public domain, it is just too tempting for me NOT to link it:

The late Glenn Gould, playing the Goldberg Variations by J S Bach