Glenn Gould - Off the Record
1959
29 min
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In this short documentary, Canadian concert pianist Glenn Gould enjoys a respite at his lakeside cottage. This is an aspect of Gould previously known only to the collie pacing beside him through the woods, the fishermen resting their oars to hear his piano, and fellow musicians like Franz Kraemer, with whom Gould talks of composition.
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Candid Eye1958 14 filmsShot unscripted and unrehearsed, this NFB documentary series for television is a seminal offering in the history of doc filmmaking.
Details
In this short documentary, Canadian concert pianist Glenn Gould enjoys a respite at his lakeside cottage. This is an aspect of Gould previously known only to the collie pacing beside him through the woods, the fishermen resting their oars to hear his piano, and fellow musicians like Franz Kraemer, with whom Gould talks of composition.
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directorRoman KroitorWolf Koenig
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producerRoman KroitorWolf Koenig
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assistant directorTerence Macartney-FilgateGilles Gascon
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editingJames Beveridge
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cameraWolf Koenig
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soundMichel BelaieffFred AndersRon Alexander
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commentaryStanley Jackson
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executive producerTom Daly
Education
Ages 14 to 18
Arts Education - Music
Media Education - Documentary Film
Media Education - Popular Culture
A documentary about classical Canadian musician Glenn Gould. Ideal for essays, research projects, assignments, and discussions centred around musical theory, Canadian music, art and cultural history. Consider how Gould compares and contrasts performing in private spaces to performing in public spaces. Relate this to your experiences; how do these environments affect your own creative process, and is there one you prefer? In the documentary, Gould has a conversation with his friend, Franz Kraemer. Do you enjoy having similar discussions? Choose one of the topics they discussed and write about your own thoughts on the subject. Watch the documentary Glenn Gould: On the Record; how do the two films work as companion pieces? How do they differ?
