Ep. 54: Cornelia Foss - Painting, Music and the Love of Glenn Gould, Pt. I

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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 into the rich tapestry of their family history from Europe to Hollywood to New York, and the life and career of Cornelia’s husband, the great American composer and conductor, Lukas Foss, the trio shares poignant insights into their lives intertwined with art and music.  This two-part conversation also includes reminiscences of Cornelia’s almost 5-year love affair with Glenn Gould, which saw her and the children moving to Toronto to be with Gould. A rare and poignant account of a relationship that offers unique insights into the great pianist’s life and personality, from three first-hand, very personal perspectives. Chapters ➡ 00:00 - Welcome to The Gould Standard: Celebrating Arts and Creativity 01:11 - Meet Our Special Guest: Painter Cornelia Foss 01:20 - Cornelia's Artistic Journey and Family Legacy 03:46 - A Deep Dive into Cornelia's Fascinating Family History 11:46 - Cornelia's Early Life: From Rome to America 22:28 - Embracing America: Transition, Education, and Artistic Growth 27:02 - Cornelia's Path to Becoming a Painter 29:49 - Exploring Picasso's Influence and Personal Artistic Journey 30:29 - The Power of Painterly Realism and Finding One's Artistic Voice 31:38 - Early Encouragements and Challenges in Pursuing Art 32:31 - A Brief Foray into Sculpture and Its Abrupt End 33:18 - Life-Changing Experiences in Post-War Rome 36:57 - Romantic Encounters and Secret Marriage in Rome 41:12 - Building a Life and Career in Los Angeles 43:11 - Adapting to Life Back in the United States 44:28 - The Rich Tapestry of Social Life Among Artists and Musicians 50:38 - Overcoming Adversity: The Fire of '61 and Its Aftermath 56:36 - A New Beginning in New York and Memories of Bernstein 59:11 - The Buffalo Years: A New Chapter in Music and Family Life 01:00:33 - Outro Cornelia Foss: 👉 Official Website: https://www.corneliafoss.net/ 👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/cornelia_foss Christopher Foss: 👉 Official Website: https://www.christopherfossphotography.com/index Eliza Foss: 👉 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0287583/ The Glenn Gould Foundation: - https://www.glenngould.ca - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-glenn-gould-foundation/ - https://www.youtube.com/@theglenngouldfoundation - https://www.facebook.com/TheGlennGouldFoundation/ - https://twitter.com/GlennGouldFndn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-glenn-gould-foundation/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E4NjSP86kUnBxc3iVMQDs - Podcast: https://pod.link/thegouldstandard - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-glenn-gould-foundation - Twitter: https://twitter.com/glenngouldfndn