As Glenn As Can Be: Nancy Vo

Nancy Vo

As Glenn As Can Be: Nancy Vo

Nancy Vo

11:00am

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Join illustrator Nancy Vo for a very special event as she introduces her latest book, As Glenn Can Be written by Sarah Ellis. This is a beautifully illustrated biography of child prodigy and world-famous classical musician Glenn Gould, who would have been 90 years-old this year. Glenn had a professional performing career by the time he was 15; he gave concerts all over the world in his 20s. He became best known for his interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. But Glenn grew to dislike concerts — the hall was too cold, or he didn’t feel well, or the audience made too much noise (he didn’t even like their applause!). He discovered that when he played and recorded music in an empty concert hall, he could make it sound exactly the way he wanted. In a fascinating presentation, Nancy will talk about her research and inspiration for presenting a complex man, life and career in an accessible and engaging way. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Ticket Info:
Date & Time: September 25 at 11am ET
Where: Studio Theatre in Harbourfront Centre
Duration: 45 minutes
Ticket prices: $12 – Regular; or Get a TIFA Pass
*This event will be followed by a book signing

TIFA Kids is generously supported by Gail and Mark Appel.

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Join illustrator Nancy Vo for a very special event as she introduces her latest book, As Glenn Can Be written by Sarah Ellis. This is a beautifully illustrated biography of child prodigy and world-famous classical musician Glenn Gould, who would have been 90 years-old this year. Glenn had a professional performing career by the time he was 15; he gave concerts all over the world in his 20s. He became best known for his interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. But Glenn grew to dislike concerts — the hall was too cold, or he didn’t feel well, or the audience made too much noise (he didn’t even like their applause!). He discovered that when he played and recorded music in an empty concert hall, he could make it sound exactly the way he wanted. In a fascinating presentation, Nancy will talk about her research and inspiration for presenting a complex man, life and career in an accessible and engaging way. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Ticket Info:
Date & Time: September 25 at 11am ET
Where: Studio Theatre in Harbourfront Centre
Duration: 45 minutes
Ticket prices: $12 – Regular; or Get a TIFA Pass
*This event will be followed by a book signing

TIFA Kids is generously supported by Gail and Mark Appel.

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Nancy Vo was born on the prairies and now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. She studied fine arts and architecture, and now works as a facility planner and a picture-book maker. She is the author and illustrator of the first two books in the Crow Stories trilogy. The Outlaw was described by the New York Times as “Bewitching,” while The Ranger received a starred review from Kirkus and was praised as “visually arresting and enigmatic.” Nancy has also illustrated As Glenn as Can Be by Sarah Ellis.

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11:00am

Sunday, September 25

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