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Bach: The Goldberg Variations

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Bach's spectacular Goldberg Variations represent a high point in the repertory of keyboard music, particularly for the harpsichord. This book takes a detailed look at how these variations originated, especially in relation to all Bach's ClavierUbung volumes and late keyboard works, what their exceptionally intricate plan is, what kind of impact they have had, and how their mysterious beauty has been created. This guide to what was at the time the largest and most carefully conceived single work of keyboard music will appeal to students, performers and listeners.

Language: English

Pages: 120

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: October 29, 2001

ISBN: 0521001935

ISBN 13: 9780521001939

Bach: The Goldberg Variations

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Bach's spectacular Goldberg Variations represent a high point in the repertory of keyboard music, particularly for the harpsichord. This book takes a detailed look at how these variations originated, especially in relation to all Bach's ClavierUbung volumes and late keyboard works, what their exceptionally intricate plan is, what kind of impact they have had, and how their mysterious beauty has been created. This guide to what was at the time the largest and most carefully conceived single work of keyboard music will appeal to students, performers and listeners.

Language: English

Pages: 120

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: October 29, 2001

ISBN: 0521001935

ISBN 13: 9780521001939

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