Bach's Goldberg Variations are an absolute high point in classical music. Then again, you already knew that. When classical is so classical, doesn't it become overly corny? No. Especially with the Goldberg Variations, you can be amazed that the work endures so many contrasting interpretations. Athletic on the modern grand piano, authentic on the harpsichord. Philosophically reflective, as earlier
… this year with Tianqi Du. Or conversely youthful and playful, like this performance by Fazil Say. He will have played the Goldberg Variations many times in the past. However, the pandemic from 2020 provided an opportunity to thoroughly analyze and practice each variation. Two years later, in March 2022, the study project was completed with an intensive three-day recording session. (HJ)more