An Evening Honouring Leonard Cohen

The Glenn Gould Foundation honoured Ninth Glenn Gould Prize Laureate, Leonard Cohen, in a spectacular gala concert and ceremony last night at Massey Hall. 

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Read the highlights, including Leonard Cohen's donation of his prize funds to the Canada Council for the Arts and the Protege Prize presentation to two young ambassadors from Sistema Toronto music education program, and an array of musical performances from John Prine and Adam Cohen with Serena Ryder, alongside heartfelt spoken tributes from The Rt. Honourable Adrienne Clarkson and celebrated actor, Alan Rickman and noted author, Michael Ondaatje.

More photos here and highlights to come!

The Ninth Prize Celebrations in Honour of Leonard Cohen - Free Events Announced

The Glenn Gould Foundation has programmed a series of free events in honour of Leonard Cohen, starting Monday, May 7, 2012!

• Artworks (May 7-19) - 40 pieces of Leonard Cohen's visual art on exhibit at Allen Lambert Galleria, Brookfield Place

• Street Tribute! The Glenn Gould Prize Salutes Leonard Cohen (May 11-12) - Musicians take to the streets to play Leonard Cohen's music all over downtown Toronto
.  Check it out on Twitter at #leonardstreettribute and upload photos, video, audio here. 
  

• Make This Waltz (May 11) - Aspiring singer/songwriters from Dixon Hall and Sketch music programs work with mentors from the Songwriters Association of Canada with a special Bluebird North concert (Private Event)

• The Three Lennys (May 12) - The Toronto Jewish Film Festival special feature of three Leonard Cohen films at Bloor Cinema

Click here to for full event listings and more information.

Tickets still available for Tribute Concert at Massey Hall!

The Glenn Gould Prize Gala Concert in Honour of Leonard Cohen at Massey Hall on Monday, May 14, 2012.

  
The Tribute Concert is hosted by Colm Feore and features musical performances by Basia Bulat, Adam Cohen, Cowboy Junkies, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, James McMurtry, Gordon Pinsent with Greg Keelor and Travis Good, John Prine, Serena Ryder, and Anjani Thomas.  Special guest speakers The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Alan Rickman, Michael Ondaatje, and Melissa Auf der Maur. 

Mr. Cohen will be present to receive his award at this ceremony.

Purchase Gala Concert tickets at Massey Hall
By Phone at 416.872.4255
Online by clicking here
In Person at Roy Thomson Hall Box Office, 60 Simcoe St
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12 noon-5pm

New Speakers and Artists Announced for Prize Gala

The Glenn Gould Prize Gala Concert in Honour of Leonard Cohen

New artist and guest speakers announced!

At a special evening at Massey Hall on May 14, 2012, Leonard Cohen will receive his Glenn Gould Prize and award the City of Toronto Glenn Gould Protégé Prize winner.  The evening will now feature speakers writer Michael Ondaatje, actor Alan Rickman, musician Melissa Auf der Maur and musical guest, Anjani Thomas.  

Tickets on sale now from Massey Hall. Click here!

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Prior to the Gala Concert, join us for the Gala Dinner at the newly renovated Arcadian Court to honour Leonard Cohen and benefit the Foundation.  Leonard Cohen will be in attendance at this special event. Click here for more details about the Gala Dinner and to buy tickets now on sale!