#5 The Pianist
After nearly a year of research, we bring this series about Glenn Gould and his chair to a close. Episode 5 begins with a conversation with Canadian p...
Glenn Gould's Chair
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Host Michael Vincent takes an in-depth look at Glenn Gould’s iconic “pygmy” chair. The more he finds out, the more mysterious it becomes.
#4 The Carpenter
After building our own version of a Glenn Gould chair replica, we find out there are so many interesting replicas out there, that we’re going to devot...
#3 The Auctioneer
The week we dig deep into finding more about Hourd & Co, the company behind Gould's Chair, but come up short. An expert antique appraiser steps in wit...
#2 The Curator
In this episode, we take a trip to Ottawa to visit Glenn Gould's chair and are surprised by where we find it. We also take a tour of the backroom coll...
#1 The Engineer
For Glenn Gould, his chair was his closest companion — a foundation which offered a sense of stability for a performer who struggled with fame. Glenn ...
Introducing Glenn Gould's Chair
On September 19, we’re taking you on an in-depth journey into the relationship between classical pianist Glenn Gould and his beloved folding chair. A ...