Tim Mahon:

>Gould's humming -- whatever Muse inspires it, whatever artistry
>he displays -- interferes with the reason I listen to music.  And it
>certainly interferes with my appreciation of his own interpretative
>skills.

With the possible exception of Canada, I do not believe that listening
to Glenn Gould recordings is compulsory anywhere.  And there are lot's
of excellent pianists out there making excellent cds.  So why all the
qvetching?

Bernard Chasan