The Gould Standard
Episodes
Chris Levine - Finding the Light
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Chris Levine takes listeners inside the cutting edge of portraiture, where art, science, and spirituality come together. From the technical cha...
Exploring Music's Primal Power with Gabor Maté
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr Gabor Maté and Brian Levine in this enlightening episode of The Gould Standard, as they explore the profound impact of music on the human exp...
Dr. Gabor Maté - Trauma, Healing and Music (Part I)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part one of a revelatory conversation (presented at The Promise of Music - The First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music presente...
Glenn Gould's First Piano - The Well-travelled Clavier
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Brian Levine, Executive Director of The Glenn Gould Foundation, as we look back on the 86th anniversary of Glenn Gould's birth and the first offi...
Stephen Fry - Part 2 - Loveable Legend
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Brian Levine on The Gould Standard podcast as he welcomes back the prolific and insightful Stephen Fry. In this enriching episode, Fry refle...
Micah Hendler and the Jerusalem Youth Chorus - Healing through Harmony
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Glenn Gould Podcast, Brian Levine is joined by guest Micah Hendler where we explore the concept of small victories through musi...
Rick Beato - Beato's Verdict
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Beato is a musical and internet phenomenon. On this episode of The Gould Standard, host Brian Levine sits down with Rick, a renowned music educa...
Afghanistan’s Ahmad Sarmast: Keeping Music Alive
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Afghanistan’s first modern music academy, established in 2010 to p...
Stephen Fry - Between (And Beneath) the Covers
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The inimitable Stephen Fry joins us for a warm and witty conversation, sharing stories from his rich and varied career, as a writer, actor, director, ...
When Glenn Met Tim: A Landmark Conversation Revisited - Part II
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For your *continued* pleasure: a second, special bonus episode. The response of our audience has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the world prem...
When Glenn Met Tim: A Landmark Conversation Revisited - Part I
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For your pleasure: a special bonus episode. The response of our audience has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the world premiere of the private,...
Glenn Gould - The Private Tapes
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have received one of the legendary nocturnal phone calls from pianist Glenn Gould? For the first time...
Robert Lepage - Master of the Impossible
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Gould Standard welcomes Robert Lepage, the 10th Laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize, for a provocative and illuminating dialogue on his trailblazing...
Cornelia Foss - Painting, Music and the Love of Glenn Gould, Pt. 2
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Gould Standard delves into the personal and artistic relationships between Glenn Gould, Cornelia Foss, and her family. We begin wi...
Cornelia Foss - Painting, Music and the Love of Glenn Gould, Pt. 1
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a compelling episode of the Gould Standard podcast, listeners are treated to an intimate conversation with American painter Cornelia Foss alongside...
David Jaeger - Just Shy of Two Hours ... And Just as New
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David (Trent) Jaeger embodies a spirit of limitless adventure and versatility in the musical world, excelling as a composer, producer, and performer. ...
Víkingur Ólafsson Pt. 2: Bach and Beyond
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of his extended conversation with Brian Levine, acclaimed Icelandic pianist, Víkingur Ólafsson, discusses a variety of topics re...
Víkingur Ólafsson - Happy Birthday, Víkingur! - Part 1
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Víkingur Ólafsson, Iceland's superstar pianist, engages in captivating dialogue in Part One of his interview on the Gould Standard. From Reykjavik t...
A Romance on Three Legs
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Gould Standard, Katie Hafner, an accomplished author and journalist renowned for her works like "A Romance on Three Leg...
Cécile McLorin Salvant - Jamming Beyond Jazz (Part 2 of 2)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second segment of this exclusive podcast interview, we continue to explore the remarkable life and achievements of the extraordinary Cécile Mc...
Cécile McLorin Salvant - Jamming Beyond Jazz (Part 1 of 2)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved for her enthralling narrative flair, impeccable vocal mastery, and passion for traversing an extensive spectrum of musical genres, Cécile McL...
A. R. Rahman - The Compleat Musician Part 2
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From his humble beginnings in Chennai, India, to becoming an international sensation, legendary musician AR Rahman shares his life story and his remar...
A. R. Rahman - The Compleat Musician Part 1
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A.R. Rahman’s early life, marked by personal loss and perseverance, served as a catalyst for his musical genius and set the stage for his unparallel...
James Rhodes - Music is Vitamin C
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Gould Standard welcomes back acclaimed pianist James Rhodes to once again share his profound insights on music and life. With refreshing honesty, ...
Vraidden von Strykenbach: A Musical Journey of Redemption
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vraidden von Strykenbach is a self-taught composer and pianist, and a good friend of The Glenn Gould Foundation. His grandfather was a member of the T...
Loreena McKennitt - The Explorer
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary musician Loreena McKennitt sat down with The Gould Standard to recount the journey for her illustrious career that has taken her from Morde...
Charles Palliser and the Power of Five
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling novelist Charles Palliser is best known for his debut novel, The Quincunx, a vast mystery set in Regency England that deftly combines Dic...
Cory Doctorow on Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech Monopolies Devoured the Arts and How to Fight Back
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning science fiction writer, blogger and activist Cory Doctorow rallies the creative class against an ever-expanding industry of monopolies a...
As Glenn as Can Be: The Inner Life of a Brilliant Child
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month we talk to acclaimed children’s author Sarah Ellis and Illustrator Nancy Vo, who made the life story of Glenn Gould accessible to a young...
Wynton Marsalis and the Wisdom of Jazz
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary trumpeter, composer and educator Wynton Marsalis takes us on a journey through his early life and formative influences. He discusses his evo...
Colm Feore: Inhabiting My Roles and Myself
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The outstanding Canadian stage and film actor Colm Feore is among the most accomplished Shakespearean performers of our time, but has appeared as ever...
Kevin Bazzana: Beguilingly BeGouldian
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Bazzana is the world’s leading authority on Glenn Gould, and one of the most perceptive, wry and interesting commentators on music anywhere. T...
Gould's Glorious Goldbergs with Tim Page & Richard Einhorn
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Gould was propelled to stardom by his 1955 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. After a lifetime of study and contemplation, and in antici...
François Girard & Don McKellar: 32 Short Memories of a Film Classic
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inside look at the making of a Canadian film classic, Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, which was shot 30 years ago. Renowned f...
Scaling the Heights with Gould’s Wall
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New from Tapestry Opera, Gould’s Wall is a contemporary opera from Canadian composer Brian Current. This audacious work invokes Glenn Gould’s dizz...
Laurie Anderson & Bob Ezrin: An Encore
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a special encore presentation, we’re highlighting one of our most popular episodes with Laurie Anderson and Bob Ezrin, originally published in Fe...
Howard Shore: The Art of the Score
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the annals of world cinema, a select group of artists—the composers of film music—have earned a special place of honour. Their work unlocks the...
Jordi Savall: Music's Greatest Time Traveller
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordi Savall is the greatest living specialist in Early Music. As a conductor, composer, and viola de gamba player, he studies music pre-dating Bach, ...
Nahre Sol: Reinventing the Classical, Part II
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our conversation with pianist and YouTube sensation Nahre Sol, we explore how she creates her hugely successful online content. Nahre al...
Nahre Sol: Reinventing the Classical, Part I
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nahre Sol is a real pathfinder. A classically trained pianist, she has swapped the concert stage for a very different platform, becoming a hit Youtube...
Michael Moore: The Making of an Artist
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award-winning director of ground-breaking documentaries such as Roger and Me and Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore joins us for a revealing conve...
Patricia Ward Kelly: On Gene Kelly's Dance Revolutions
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TGS025: Patricia Ward Kelly - On Gene Kelly’s Dance Revolutions Gene Kelly remains one of the most beloved and iconic stars of Hollywood’s Golden ...
Branagh's Brilliant Belfast
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a career studded with dramatic and directorial milestones, Sir Kenneth Branagh has scored an artistic triumph with his most personal film ever, Be...
Kat Von D: Tunes, Tattoos and a Taste of Glenn Gould
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kat von D, by any measure, is one-of-a-kind. One of the world’s most celebrated tattoo artists, Kat defies the idea that while life is short, art is...
Alanis Obomsawin – Part 2: Stories of Truth and Love
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Canada marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As we reflect on the painful history and ongoing impacts of the residential s...
Alanis Obomsawin – Part 1: Stories of Truth and Love
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alanis Obomsawin is the laureate of the 13th Glenn Gould Prize. She is also a transformative artist, often hailed as the “grandmother of Indigenous ...
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03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is no longer available.
Tatiana Maslany: An Encore
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If the mark of a great actor is the ability to transform herself completely, then Tatiana Maslany is one of the finest of her generation. With her...
Cory Doctorow: An Encore
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has technology ushered in a Brave New World of creativity, connectedness and individual empowerment — or has it created an invisible tool to enable ...
Mobley: The One-Man Band
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley describes his style as “post-genre,” an evocative mix of pop, soul, rock with inve...
Ai Weiwei: The Conscience of An Artist
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ai Weiwei is a unique presence in the world of visual art – equal parts avant-garde icon, activist and moral conscience for our times. His courage i...
Barbara Hannigan: A Modern Maestra
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If there is such a thing as a superstar in the world of contemporary classical music, soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan ranks at the top of a ve...
The Passions of Viggo Mortensen: Part II
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our conversation with Viggo Mortensen, we delve into this protean artist’s multidimensional engagements following his landmark succes...
The Passions of Viggo Mortensen: Part I
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Viggo Mortensen is a kaleidoscopically talented artist whose work spans a vast range of creative media from acting, directing, music, poetry, painting...
Sondra Radvanovsky: Opulently Operatic
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sondra Radvanovsky is one of the great dramatic sopranos of our time, a singing actress who has thrilled audiences around the world in her performance...
Hilary Hahn: Her Brave New World
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Hahn is one of the most beloved violinists in the world, an artist whose musicianship, passion and brilliance has earned her devoted fans every...
Philippe Starck: Dreams Within Design
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philippe Starck is a force of nature in the world of creativity. He pioneered the concept of Democratic Design – the notion that design and creativi...
Laurie Anderson & Bob Ezrin: O Superwoman
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the most transformative musical forces of our time—Laurie Anderson and super-producer Bob Ezrin—sit down for a talk with host Brian Levine....
John Ralston Saul
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Ralston Saul is one of the world’s most provocative, insightful and prescient thinkers, and he has thought deeply about the erosion of democrac...
Harry Gregson-Williams
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Gregson-Williams is one of today’s most exciting and versatile film composers. He is noted for his unforgettable scores for such films as The ...
Tatiana Maslany
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the mark of a great actor is the ability to transform herself completely, then Tatiana Maslany is one of the finest of her generation. With her Emm...
Chilly Gonzales
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what makes a Musical Genius tick? Or how “Super Producers” keep churning out hits? Well, Chilly Gonzales, with tongue (partly) in ...