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S6E68 Chris Levine – Finding the Light
Artist Chris Levine takes listeners inside the cutting edge of portraiture, where art, science, and spirituality come together. From the technical challenges of holography, where even microscopic…
S5E63 Exploring Music’s Primal Power with Gabor Maté
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 experience. Delve into topics ranging from the primal…
S5E66 Dr. Gabor Maté – Trauma, Healing and Music (Part I)
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 presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation in October 2025).…
S5E64 Stephen Fry – Loveable Legend
Join host Brian Levine on The Gould Standard podcast as he welcomes back the prolific and insightful Stephen Fry. In this episode, Fry reflects on his roles in 'Wilde,' 'V for Vendetta,' and 'Gosford…
S5E62 Rick Beato – Beato’s Verdict
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 educator, producer, and YouTube sensation. Starting…
S5E61 Afghanistan’s Ahmad Sarmast: Keeping Music Alive
Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Afghanistan’s first modern music academy, established in 2010 to preserve the beautiful musical heritage of his…
S5E60 Stephen Fry – Between (And Beneath) the Covers
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, TV host, memoirist and all around polymath.…
S4E59 When Glenn Met Tim: A Landmark Conversation Revisited – Part II
For your *continued* pleasure: a second, special bonus episode. The response of our audience has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the world premiere of the private, recorded conversation…
S4E58 When Glenn Met Tim: A Landmark Conversation Revisited – Part I
For your pleasure: a special bonus episode. The response of our audience has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the world premiere of the private, recorded conversation between Tim Page and…
S4E57 Glenn Gould – The Private Tapes
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, Gould Standard listeners will have the chance…
S4E56 Robert Lepage – Master of the Impossible
The Gould Standard welcomes Robert Lepage, the 10th Laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize, for a provocative and illuminating dialogue on his trailblazing career as an actor, director, playwright, and…
S4E55 Cornelia Foss – Painting, Music and the Love of Glenn Gould, Pt. 2
This episode of The Gould Standard delves into the personal and artistic relationships between Glenn Gould, Cornelia Foss, and her family. We begin with Cornelia relating her first captivating…
S4E54 Cornelia Foss – Painting, Music and the Love of Glenn Gould, Pt. 1
In a compelling episode of the Gould Standard podcast, listeners are treated to an intimate conversation with American painter Cornelia Foss alongside her children, Christopher and Eliza. Delving…
S4E53 David Jaeger – Just Shy of Two Hours… And Just as New
David (Trent) Jaeger embodies a spirit of limitless adventure and versatility in the musical world, excelling as a composer, producer, and performer. His early explorations at the University of…
S4E52 Víkingur Ólafsson Pt. 2: Bach and Beyond
In this second part of his extended conversation with Brian Levine, acclaimed Icelandic pianist, Víkingur Ólafsson, discusses a variety of topics related to his craft and passion for music. He…
S4E51 Víkingur Ólafsson – Happy Birthday, Víkingur! – Part 1
Víkingur Ólafsson, Iceland's superstar pianist, engages in captivating dialogue in Part One of his interview on the Gould Standard. From Reykjavik to New York, Ólafsson delves into the profound…
S4E50 A Romance on Three Legs
In this special episode of The Gould Standard, Katie Hafner, an accomplished author and journalist renowned for her works like "A Romance on Three Legs," takes the reins as guest host. The book…
S4E49 Cécile McLorin Salvant – Jamming Beyond Jazz (Part 2 of 2)
In the second segment of this exclusive podcast interview, we continue to explore the remarkable life and achievements of the extraordinary Cécile McLorin Salvant. Beloved for her enthralling…
S4E48 Cécile McLorin Salvant – Jamming Beyond Jazz (Part 1 of 2)
Beloved for her enthralling narrative flair, impeccable vocal mastery, and passion for traversing an extensive spectrum of musical genres, Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of the few true reigning divas…
S3E45 A. R. Rahman – The Compleat Musician Part 2
From his humble beginnings in Chennai, India, to becoming an international sensation, legendary musician AR Rahman shares his life story and his remarkable musical journey. In Part 2 of this…
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