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Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:11 am**

Just thought I'd post a heads-up that pieces by Glen Gould probably aren't PD. http://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Gould%2C_Glenn

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:33 am**

He was a Canadian, too!!

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:41 am**

Indeed, haha. But while I strongly doubt his heir will actually sue (he's not known mainly as a composer anyway), its still an violation of the copyright law so I removed it

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:26 pm**

I'm considering contacting the Gould estate to see about obtaining permission. Should I?

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:19 pm**

emeraldimp wrote:I'm considering contacting the Gould estate to see about obtaining permission. Should I?

If you can, by all means! If this goes through it will set a beautiful example!

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:37 pm**

I shall begin immediately.

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:20 pm**

Actually Emeraldimp, it's "Glenn" and not "Glen" lol... just a note

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:43 pm**

Aye, I thought it looked funny with only one 'n'...

I did catch that before I sent the message.

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:05 pm**

Status update: no response. I'll wait a couple more days, then I'll think about actually mailing a letter (instead of an email).

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:13 pm**

That's a nice idea... nothing tried, nothing gained

Posted: **Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:34 pm**

True 'nuff.

I received a reply this morning:

Dear Mr. Lehr,

Thank you for your inquiry.

Schott Music is the music publisher of Glenn Gould's compositions. I suggest you contact them with your request. http://www.schott-music.com/shop/contact/

Sincerely,

Malcolm Lester
Literry Advisor to the Glenn Gould Estate

I will contact Schott (I'll wait a little bit to see if you want to object), but I am doubtful of a positive response (and, in fact, if we get the baleful eye of a music publisher on us, you might be quite busy fielding copyright concerns).

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:11 am**

What you said is quite true... I do strongly doubt any music publisher would freely give rights to IMSLP for anything... oh well

At least we tried hehe

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:05 pm**

...'zat a yea or nay on contacting Schott?

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:52 pm**

Nay I think

Posted: **Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:34 am**

'kay