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| Composer | Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) |
| Period | Baroque |
| Work type | Instrumental |
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LenoxThe Goldberg Variations Reimagined with Simone Dinnerstein and A Far Cry
Bach
Simone Dinnerstein; A Far Cry
BrusselsTrioFenix - 300 years Johann Gottlieb Goldberg
Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV988
Shirly Laub; Tony Nys; Karel Steylaerts
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Goldberg Variations for guitar duo: Garcia and Morinière
Bach’s virtuosic keyboard work is transformed into a uniquely dynamic and expressive showpiece for two guitars at Paris’ Cité de la Musique.
Fazıl Say’s jazzed-up Goldberg Variations in Berlin
The Berlin Philharmonie welcomes Fazıl Say for a solo recital that dares the audience to keep their feet still, featuring Bach and Say’s own compositions.
Bach at Breakfast: Ensemble 360 serve up a Goldberg feast
A concert at 07:30 am? In a cemetery chapel? It must be the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival!
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LondonIMS Prussia Cove Masterclasses 2021: Thomas Adès - Cristian Sandrin, Bach Goldberg Variatons
Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV988
Cristian Sandrin; Thomas Adès
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Bach transformed: Jean Rondeau on remaking the Goldberg Variations
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
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.
Bachtrack top ten: Johann Sebastian Bach
If Mozart and Beethoven are the Son and the Holy Ghost of classical music’s Holy Trinity, it is surely Johann Sebastian Bach who is the Father.