ACO Goldberg Variations

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Guildhall School of Music & Drama: Milton Court Concert HallSilk Street, Barbican, London, Greater London, EC2Y 8DT, United Kingdom

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Programme

Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)	3 Pieces for string quartet
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)	Canons on a Goldberg Ground (Arr. Tognetti)
Adès, Thomas (b. 1971)	4 Quarters for String Quartet ("Nightfalls")
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)	Goldberg Variations, BWV988 (Arr. Labadie)

Performers

Australian Chamber Orchestra
Richard Tognetti	Director
Erin Helyard	Keyboard

Tickets £15–41 plus booking fee*

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