Glenn Gould (1932-1982) was always an unorthodox pianist, choosing isolation over society. He was best known to the public for his eccentricities - wearing gloves, a scarf and overcoat in summer weather, soaking his hands in hot water before playing the piano, and humming and singing while playing. Beyond this, his legacy of nearly 80 CBS recordings is among the most significant and challenging musical documents of our time.

Every recording Gould made was provocative. His vigorous, introspective, and mannered keyboard style has been influential among some musicians, although he taught no students and left no musical descendants.