Event listing: Variations: Concerts by Candlelight | St John's Kirk | Thu 6 Dec 2012 at 19:30

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Bach transformed: Jean Rondeau on remaking the Goldberg Variations

Bachtrack, 1st April

Renowned harpsichordist Jean Rondeau presents a new view of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at this year’s Bachfest Schaffhausen, including in arrangement for Baroque ensemble, and as a new composition for piano, percussion and electronics inspired by the cycle.

Dances and mountains: Cristian Sandrin’s new Goldberg Variations

Lawrence Dunn, 19th December

Ahead of a performance at London’s Sinfonia Smith Square, pianist Cristian Sandrin talks about commissioning three new variations from composers Farhad Poupel, Louise Drewett and Philip Dutton, and his aim to create a new view of Bach’s music.

L'humeur pianistique d'Alain Lompech : les Variations Goldberg

Alain Lompech, 14th October

Dans sa chronique mensuelle, Alain Lompech revient sur l'histoire du chef-d'œuvre de Bach et ses interprètes emblématiques au fil du temps, jusqu'aux nombreuses publications discographiques de ces dernières années.

See Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge for string orchestra, Op.10 in

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Scottish Ensemble showcase Bach and Britten in variations by candlelight

David Smythe, 6th December

Every December, the Scottish Ensemble takes a candlelit concert around Scotland. The music is not usually Christmassy, yet often suits the more contemplative season of Advent and comes as a complementary alternative to the many festive musical performances on offer and a relief from carols on loop in the shops.

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