The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, are a set of 30 virtuosic harpsichord variations by J.S. Bach, named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg who may have performed them. Published in 1741 as part of Bach's "Clavier-Übung IV", they represent one of the most complex examples of variation form from the Baroque era.
The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, are a set of 30 keyboard variations composed by J.S. Bach, published in 1741. Variation 25 stands out for its profound melancholy and chromatic complexity, often interpreted as a precursor to Romantic-era aesthetics. Originally written for harpsichord, it is frequently performed on piano in modern times.
A cornerstone of Baroque music, the Goldberg Variations consist of an aria and 30 virtuosic variations. Originally for harpsichord, it showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint. Variation XIX is a lively triple-meter dance.
The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, are a set of 30 virtuosic keyboard variations composed for harpsichord, featuring an aria followed by increasingly complex variations. Legend claims they were written for Count Kaiserling's insomnia and performed by his young harpsichordist Goldberg.
The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a keyboard masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach, published in 1741. It consists of an aria and 30 virtuosic variations, originally written for harpsichord. The opening Aria—a serene sarabande—serves as the thematic foundation. Bach's intricate counterpoint and structural ingenuity make it a pinnacle of the Baroque era. The work gained modern fame through Glenn Gould's groundbreaking 1955 recording, though this version references his earlier 1954 interpretation.
