The black and white photo captures Glenn Gould, the young and brilliant Canadian pianist, playing a concert grand piano in a recording studio. He is seated with his back straight and his fingers gracefully placed on the piano keys, displaying the intensity of his concentration as he records Bach's music. The studio is observed by engineers and directors who are following the score and taking notes while looking from a glassed booth in the back. A boomed microphone stands beside him and doubles as his coat rack. The photo captures a moment of musical excellence in the recording studio, highlighting Gould's mastery of the piano and his devotion to his craft.