Celeste ng, ann patchett, min jin lee and others on the books that. Just as miles davis kind of blue was one of those jazz albums you saw in the collections of people who otherwise didnt listen to jazz, glenn goulds 1955 lp of bachs goldberg variations stuck. Goldberg variations, bwv 988 by johann sebastian bach. Unlike other trio versions of this piece, most of the rich ornamentation are written out in this arrangement, making it easier to read. It is the most recent in a long and honourable tradition that has seen mozart arrange bachs fugues for string trio and quartet, and, indeed the great johann sebastian arrange vivaldis concertos for keyboard. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. A transcription for string trio of bachs goldberg variations is the kind. This observation sparked annette bartholdy on to transfer the work to the classical chamber scoring. Dmitry sitkovetsky, the violinist who made the arrangement and played it with.
Bach goldberg variations string trio by camerata rco on. This is a welcome new disc from the brilliant leopold string trio, one of the stars in hyperions chambermusic galaxy. The lightness, freshness and elation of the performance by the nes chamber orchestra are irresistible. Bachs goldberg variations with audio cd by anna harwell. Recorded september 16, 2016, music academy of the west, santa barbara. Johann sebastian bach doblinger available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete violin shop. The sitkovetsky arrangement of the goldberg variations originally for harpsichord ranks as one of the finest arrangements. Goldberg variations arranged for string trio by dmitry sitkovetsky machiko shimada vn ryo oshima va. Goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio.
The earliest string trio form, found in the early classical period, consisted of two violins and a cello, a grouping which had grown out of the baroque trio sonata, while over the course of the 19th century the string trio scored for violin, viola, and cello came to be the predominant type tilmouth and smallman 2001. On one level, its simply a beautiful keyboard work, and on another, its a rubiks cube of invention. In 1985 the russian violinist vladimir spivakov published his own arrangement of the goldberg variations for a string trio at the time of the tricentennial anniversary of the birth of johann sebastian bach. Goldberg variations version for string trio, bwv 988 full concert in memoriam glenn gould the goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a work for harpsichord by johann sebastian bach. Dedicated to the memory of the canadian pianist glenn gould who recently died, this deft transcription has since made a tour of the world. Goldberg variations arranged for string trio to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The leopolds exploit this in variation vi canon at the 2nd, burning into the juicy abrasions, which on keyboard. But why does a book s main character have to be likable.
The goldberg variations, bwv 988, are an aria and 30 variations for harpsichord. Deceptive cadence pianist jeremy denk crawls inside the head of the fictional serial killer and finds the principles of bach. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important examples of the variation form. Goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Throwback thursday dmitry sitkovetsky bachs goldberg. Listen to your favorite songs from bach goldberg variations string trio by camerata rco now. In this urtext edition of johann sebastian bachs aria mit verschiedenen veranderungen, bwv 988, better known as the goldberg variations, acclaimed editor nicholas hopkins referenced six previously published versions, including the handexemplar, bachs personal copy of the first edition from 1742. Aria mit 30 veranderungen, bwv 988 goldberg variations. Goldberg variations, bwv 988, an album by johann sebastian bach, elzbieta mrozek, robert fender, magdalena klingfender on spotify. Incredible 1985 archival performance of violinist dimtry sitkovetskys innovative string trio arrangement of bachs goldberg variations with acclaimed violist gerard causse and cellist mischa maisky. That orchestral arrangement was born out of the string trio one that sitkovetsky did in 1984.
Goldberg variations, for keyboard clavierubung iv, bwv 988 bc l9. This bis release by trio zimmermann is not unusual in offering the goldberg variations in a fresh transcription for string trio, which other. Goldberg variations bwv 988 for string trio is a 2002 recording starring trio zilliacusperssonraitinen as they play bachs goldberg variations. From at least the 19th century on, the term string trio with otherwise unspecified instrumentation normally refers to the combination violin, viola and cello cf string quartet, piano trio. His iconic orchestral and string trio versions of j. Enjoy the virtuosity of bachs goldberg variations, now that his work is open and freely available for all of us. Bach goldberg variationen streichtrio driver sheet. Having performed and recorded much of the classical as well as the modern string trio repertoire, trio zimmermann began working on the goldberg variations several years ago, playing an existing arrangement. Notes, recorded 1981 mono unfortunately, the original reeltoreel tape ran out during variation 20, so the only version available from that point to the. Haussmanns 1748 portrait of bach depicts him holding the manuscript to bwv 1076, one of the canons based on the first eight bass notes from the aria of the goldberg variations. String trios are a rare type of chamber music formation. The spirit of turtle offers hybrid sacds and highresolution downloads up to dsd and 352. Goldberg variations bwv 988 for strings discussions. Goldberg variationen, bwv 988 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs.
Sitkovetsky for string trio sitkovetsky, causse, maisky by johann sebastian bach. Goldberg variations, for keyboard, details allmusic. Goldberg variations, transcribed for string trio julian rachlin classical 2006. Bach, camerata rco goldberg variations string trio bwv.
Sure to make music history come to life, this book does a good job in the back of distinguishing between the parts that are 100% fact and where the author filled in the gaps. Has some nice quotes and interesting piano graphics. There are numerous arrangements of the goldberg variations for different instrumental combinations including those for two pianos by joseph rheinberger revised by max reger, for woodwind quartet by andrei eshpai, for organ by jean guillou, and for solo guitar by jozsef eotvos, as well as the more drastically altered arrangement by ferruccio busoni cutting out ten of the variations and adding a coda of busonis own, a version for jazz trio by jacques loussier and the brilliantly re. Mar 19, 2012 johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations has become an iconic monument in western music. Dmitry sitkovetskys arrangement of the goldberg variations for string orchestra nonesuch 793412 is one of my desert island discs. A transcription for string trio of bachs goldberg variations is the kind of thing one approaches with the question why.
String trio youtube israeli chamber project brahms. Goldberg variations for string trio bart obrien wrote october 22, 2003. The term is generally used with reference to works of chamber music from the classical period to the present. Johann sebastian bach goldberg variations for string trio set of. For them, apparently, it stands as a gold standard of the authors work. Goldberg variations, transcribed for string trio by julian. Goldberg variations bwv 988 arranged for string trio. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann sebastian bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. Listen to your favorite songs from my personal favorites. Youll find your johann sebastian bach string trio sheet music at sheet music plus. However, ever since its inception, the trio zimmermann has played a prominent role among them, both in concert, as well as in recordings. Goldberg variationen streichtrio conducteur johann sebastian bach conductor of goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio, violin, viola and cello. Violin virtuoso dmitry sitkovetsky plays his own arrangement for string trio of bachs goldberg variations, with gerard causse viola and mischa maisky cello. Therefore, dmitry sitkovetskys arrangement of bachs goldberg variations is a very welcome.
Theres a performance of the goldberg variations by the amati string trio on columns classics available from joan records for euro 4. This part can be used with standard string trio arrangements. Johann sebastian bach completed the goldberg variations, bwv 988, for keyboard in 1741. Bach, the goldberg variations consists of a beautiful theme aria, followed by a set of 30 variations and ending with the same aria. To say the main character, gloria goldberg goldberg garrison gloria ggg is unlikable is an understatement. Its easy to hear why numerous ensembles have championed dimitri sitkovetskys idiomatic and effective string trio treatment of bachs goldberg variations since the violinist premiered it on disc in the mid1980s. But in their own words, the three members among the leading string players of our time soon became captivated by. Harrald schoneweg viola, christian brunnert violoncello. Goldbergvariationen, bwv 988 bach, johann sebastian imslp. The goldberg variations stands as one of the greatest keyboard works ever written. The answer came early at the metropolitan museum monday evening.
Scholars at the end of the twentieth century were still debating the exact details of the works origin, but many accept that j. Bachs goldberg variations have taken on a life of their own enjoying regular performances and acclaimed recordings by many of the leading performers of today. Webern trio frankfurt akemi mercerniewohner violin, dirk mercerniewohner viola, ulrich horn cello, live in frankfurt, 2014 hr concert. A string trio version of the famous composition by j. A picture book introduction to the history of bachs goldberg variations. There are now at least three recordings of this transcription of the goldberg variations for string trio. Rarely has so much unpleasantness been put into a fictional character. Probably no great composer has been arranged more often than bach. One notable exception is violinist and conductor dmitry sitkovetskys 1985 trio arrangement of the goldberg variations, made to observe bachs tercentenary and as a memorial to pianist glenn gould, more readily associated with the goldbergs than perhaps any other musician aside from johann gottlieb goldberg himself. Shop the worlds widest selection of johann sebastian bach string trio music, scores, parts and more. In depth commentaries of the goldberg variations and on the well tempered clavier book 1.
The jacques loussier trio plays bach by jacques loussier trio now. Each time i have finished reading a book by the author the echo maker, the time of our singing, and orfeo, true powers fans have chimed in with, ah, but you must try the gold bug variations. Goldberg variations bwv 988 the historic 1955 debut recording. Goldbergvariationen, bwv 988 bach, johann sebastian. Johann sebastian bach aria mit 30 veranderungen goldberg. Be it the c major prelude from book 1 of the well tempered clavier which has another life as gounods ave maria, or the jazz piano trio arrangements of jacques loussier of his keyboard concertos, his music shines through, and endures, reaching wider audiences. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Bach s famous goldberg variations are chiefly elaborated in three parts. A string trio is a group of three string instruments or a piece written for such a group. Bach bwv 988 goldberg variations for string trio youtube. Stream goldberg variations with the goldberg trio lucerne by goldberg trio lucerne and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio goldberg trio bonn string trio verena schoneweg violine. Dmitry sitkovetskys name has also become synonymous with the art of transcription.
The gold bug variations by richard powers goodreads. Compared to the original recording on orfeo and a recent release by the leopold trio on hyperion, this is my least favorite. My overall objection is the rather fussy playing in this recording. The new goldberg trio thus now offers an inspiring work for all string players who would like to master this epochmaking work. Goldberg variations, transcribed for string trio by. Composed for a twomanual harpsichord, its universal musical language and distinct voicing has made it a popular subject for arrangement, including those for two pianos by joseph. A very interesting and accomplished perfomance that i found to be brilliant. Goldberg variations, played on harpsichord, piano, organ, string trio.
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