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Goldberg Variations

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Widely popularized by Glenn Gould's recording of 1955, J. S. Bach s monumental Goldberg Variations has become a musical shrine where transcriptions are offered for almost any instrument or combination, from solo guitar to saxophone quartet. Each brings a new perspective to the piece, endlessly enriching our experience and enjoyment of Bach's inventiveness, and giving credence to the German maxim Niemand kann Bach kaputt macht (nobody can ruin Bach!). Bach's music is so strong, it easily transcends time, styles, and instrumental idioms. In this recording, we play the string trio version, dedicated to Gould, by renowned violinist Dmitri Sitkovetsky.

The Goldberg s 30 variations, framed by the Aria theme, are not elaborations on a tune as one normally would expect, but are variations on the bass line or harmonic progression that underlies the Aria theme. Nine interspersed canons lie at the heart of the work...

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Much has been made of the mathematics inherent in Bach's Goldberg
Variations, made famous in a 1955 recording by pianist Glenn Gould. 'The structural beauty and symmetry of Bach's variations is a source of constant marvel and revelation to anyone who goes searching for details' violist Douglas McNabney writes in the liner notes of this gorgeous new recording of violinist Dmitri Sitkovetsky's string-trio arrangement of these famous works. '. . . There seems to be no end to the patterns and relationships to be discovered in the architecture of the whole.' And much can be said of the outstanding playing that marks this graceful rendering of the 30 variations. Beyond the math are three string players-led by cellist Matt Haimovitz-reaching into their collective trick bag to bring brilliant technique to Bach's bevy of contrapuntal, harmonic, and metric devices, all delivered with immense feeling and passionate musicality. --Greg Cahill, Strings Magazine

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.66 x 0.32 x 5.01 inches; 2.24 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Oxingale Records
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2008
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Oxingale Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001D7T37U
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013
    I bought this for my Father's 80th, then for my sissy, then myself. *That* lovely. Makes a perfect gift for those who love aural elegance.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2008
    I bought this CD after hearing it played on New York City's classical music radio station, WQXR. It is a beautiful string version of the Goldberg Variations and is dedicated to Glenn Gould.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2011
    The instrumentalists are all talented (if not particularly eminent), but the recording is not nearly as clean as most other recordings, and sounds as if it were recorded in a large hall with far too much reverb.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
    This CD is magical, the sound, the interpretations, the arrangements; the sweetness in the strings;
    One of the best Goldberg Variations ever recorded; just check the sounds samples, and get your copy. You'll love it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2009
    I just heard this done live as part of the Music at Deerfield series in Northampton, MA. There was a brief introductory discussion before the performance. The performance was wonderful. As they pointed out, the keyboard version is written for two, three or four "voices". By separating this this into three string instruments, you really get to see the musical interplay. This works particularly well with the canon movements, but is wonderful throughout. It is played without a real break, so it becomes an 80 minute chamber piece- a lot longer than most string trios. It doesn't seem that long, though as the music keeps moving. They seem more to be following the sensibility of the 1981 Glenn Gould recording in the pacing and rhythmic movement. A real treat!
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