J.S. Bach - Goldberg Variations for String Trio
About This Event
Johann Sebastian Bach, a central figure of the Baroque era whose output ranges from orchestral scores to intimate solo works, composed the Goldberg Variations. At Groupmuse NYC the Variations are presented in a string-trio arrangement, framing the work in chamber textures and continuing a long history of reworking Bach across dance and ensemble contexts.
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.