J.S. Bach - Goldberg Variations for String Trio
About This Event
Johann Sebastian Bach, a central figure of the Baroque era, composed the Goldberg Variations as a work for solo keyboard. At Groupmuse NYC the piece is presented in a string trio arrangement, translating the variations' contrapuntal and ornamented textures into a chamber setting that emphasizes ensemble dialogue and timbral contrast.
About Goldberg Variations(chamber)
The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a musical composition for keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of thirty variations. First published in 1741, it is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work.
About the Artist
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach, a luminary of the Baroque era, finds his masterpieces brought to life through dance by the New York City Ballet. At the heart of Lincoln Center, his timeless compositions are reimagined in a stunning ballet series known as "All Bach.