Glenn Gould Prize
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The Glenn Gould Prize is an international award bestowed by the Glenn Gould Foundation in memory of noted Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. It is awarded every third year to a living individual in recognition of his/her contributions to music and communication.
Recipients of the prize are referred to as 'Laureates', and their prize consists of a cash award of $50,000 Canadian dollars, and the right to name a 'Protégé' of their choosing who, in turn, receives the City of Toronto - Glenn Gould International Protégé Prize in Music.
Both Laureates and Protégés additionally receive bronze sculptures of Glenn Gould by Canadian artist Ruth Abernethy. In addition, a portrait photograph of each Laureate is displayed in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.
Previous Laureates are:
- 2005 André Previn
- 2002 Pierre Boulez
- 1999 Yo-Yo Ma
- 1996 Toru Takemitsu
- 1993 Oscar Peterson
- 1990 Yehudi Menuhin
- 1987 R. Murray Schafer
Previous Protégés are:
