Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (NR)

synopsis

Those familiar with the work of the incomparable pianist Glenn Gould know the factors that contribute to his myth -- extraordinary childhood proficiency; obsessive dedication to his uniquely precise playing style; a fraught personal life; rakish, rock ‘n’ roll looks and will revel in this beautiful, detailed evocation of his life. For those to whom he’s a new name or a marginal figure, this is a thoroughly pleasurable primer, and a work of art in its own right.