Event listing: Variations: Concerts by Candlelight | St John's Kirk | jue 6 dic 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.

Ver Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge for string orchestra, Op.10 en

Londres, Reino Unido

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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