Bach -- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Alfred Masterwork Edition)
by Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Bischoff
Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a masterful Baroque keyboard work edited by Hans Bischoff in the Alfred Masterwork Edition. Beginning with an elegant aria, it features 30 diverse variations that demonstrate profound contrapuntal skill and structural ingenuity, providing pianists with a challenging yet rewarding repertoire piece.
About This Book
Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, stands as a pinnacle of Baroque keyboard literature, composed around 1741. This work unfolds from a serene aria followed by 30 variations, showcasing Bach's genius in counterpoint and structure.
The Alfred Masterwork Edition presents this composition with scholarly care, edited by Hans Bischoff to ensure fidelity to the original sources. It includes detailed fingerings and performance notes to aid musicians in interpretation.
Ideal for advanced pianists, this edition captures the technical and artistic demands of the variations, from intricate canons to lively toccata-like sections. It serves as an essential tool for concert preparation and personal study.
Bach's innovative approach in the Goldberg Variations influences keyboard music to this day, blending rigor with expressive freedom in a continuous musical narrative.
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