Based on a single ground bass theme, the variations display not only bachs exceptional knowledge of diverse styles of music of the day but also. Variations by the elegant french pianist alexandre tharaud was. To say the main character, gloria goldberg goldberg garrison gloria ggg is unlikable is an understatement. Deceptive cadence all this week, weve been delving into bachs goldberg variations. What keeps the performance from seeming fussy is tharauds attention to overall architecture, which is original and even bold.
Alexandre tharaud plays js bachs goldberg variations. Bach goldberg variations best recordings on the piano. The pianist alexandre tharaud reportedly withdrew for months from concert life to prepare for this recording of bachs monumental goldberg variations, bwv 988. Also in 2016, tharaud was named commander of the order of arts and letters by the french government. The goldberg variations, by robert hainault, is a work of fiction presented in thirty chapters framed by an aria. The washington performing arts presents one of the greatest french pianists of today at the kennedy center. Also, become acquainted with composer johann sebastian bach and 18thcentury. Of bachs music, tharaud said in a 2016 interview with the philadelphia inquirer, i think bach is the only composer to talk directly to people the goldberg variations give the audience and. Glenn goulds iconic performances remain benchmarks alexandre tharaud is undoubtedly inspired by them but recordings range from rudolf serkins 1928 piano roll and other vintage accounts to more recent classics including igor levits, recording of the month, p66, jazzinspired. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. Known for vibrant interpretations of baroque music, french pianist alexandre tharaud applies his delicate sophistication to one of western musics most iconic keyboard works. Last year, a recording of the goldberg variations by the elegant french pianist alexandre tharaud was released on erato, a refreshingly imaginative account. Tharauds subsequent piano recordings included albums such as 2015s bach. On tuesday 10 november 2015 at st johns smith square, london, the pianist alexandre tharaud will be playing bachs goldberg variations at a concert to raise funds for the its all about piano.
Now he is giving us his interpretation of one of the monuments of the repertoire for piano and harpsichord, bachs goldberg variations. Goldberg variations by alexandre tharaud on amazon music. While glenn goulds 1955 debut recording of bachs goldberg variations has attained legendary status, there are many devoted fans who rank the 1981 recording just as highly, even though it offers a dramatically different interpretation. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann sebastian bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. When i am tired, or not playing at my best, i return to bach. Haussmanns 1748 portrait of bach depicts him holding the manuscript to bwv 1076, one of the canons based on the first eight bass notes from the aria of the goldberg variations. Goldberg variations and other bach transcriptions for solo piano dover music for piano by ferruccio busoni and sara davis buechner feb 21, 20 5. The complex and notoriously difficult keyboard masterpiece is an audience favorite that is full of. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important examples of the variation form.
Recording bachs goldberg variations is a milestone for any keyboard player, like an actor braving a new take on hamlet, lear or antigone. Schiff has a lifelong experience with the goldberg variations yet its marvelous how live and spontaneous it still sounds. This rubiks cube of invention and architecture npr. Alexandre tharaud listen to alexandre tharaud on deezer. Alexandre tharauds goldberg variations live and on disc. This album was made shortly before the pianists premature death at age 50, so it is significant for being his last recording.
French pianist alexandre tharaud doesnt try to win. His 2015 recording of this demanding and complex work received widespread acclaim and praise for his unique approach to the masterpiece. Discover the real story behind the socalled goldberg variations and learn how this famous music was written. With his 1955 recording of bachs goldberg variations, the young pianist made a compelling case for a work that, at the time, was considered an obscure keyboard composition by. Bach, the goldberg variations by peter williams, 2001. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. Listening to beatrice rana s quite recent release, the word refreshing is the first to come to mind.
Alexandre tharaud listen on deezer music streaming. Alexandre tharaud for harmonia mundi, alexandre made a series of successful and award winning recordings which included discs of rameau, ravel complete piano. The musical work that inspired this structure was written for harpsichord by js bach in 1741. Bachs goldberg variations, a set of 30 variations on an original theme that is one of the pinnacles of the keyboard literature. While the pianist has obviously scrutinised the goldberg variations with a finetooth comb, he basically hangs loose and flies free. No stranger to baroque music, tharaud has made eloquent recordings of couperin, rameau and scarlatti, many of the strengths of which. Nouvelles suites alexandre tharaud audio video duration. Library of congress cataloguing in publication data williams, peter f. French pianist alexandre tharaud took a sabbatical year to perfect his interpretation of j. But why does a book s main character have to be likable. Provided to youtube by eratowarner classics goldberg variations, bwv 988. Bach is the father of all composers, tharaud has said.
Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Alexandre tharaud records bachs goldberg variations youtube. French pianist alexandre tharaud gives extensive thought to every note, carefully painting vivid character along the way. Alexandre tharaud born 9 december 1968 is a french pianist. Bachs spectacular goldberg variations represent a high point in the repertory of keyboard music, particularly for the harpsichord. It is named after johann gottlieb goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work. My one star is for the album quality, not the music itself. Goldberg variations and 2016s tharaud plays rachmaninov. Tharaud will perform bachs goldberg variations, an iconic work which includes an aria and a set of 30 variations containing canons, a fugue, a french overture, a siciliana, accompanied solos and a series of inventions and dancelike movements. His efforts are evident in the performance, in which every variation has some carefully considered turn.
The goldberg variations by mark glanville paperback. Alexandre tharaud performs bachs goldberg variations. Jandos version of the welltempered klavier book 2 which came out some. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alexandre tharaud bach goldberg variations 2015, vinyl. Just as miles davis kind of blue was one of those jazz albums you saw in the collections of people who otherwise didnt listen to jazz, glenn goulds 1955 lp of bachs goldberg variations stuck. Rarely has so much unpleasantness been put into a fictional character. Goldberg variations, alexandre tharaud trailer by poorhouse international ltd. French pianist has something to say about the goldberg variations. Again, this is one of the most impressive goldberg variations in the current catalog, and even if you are looking for a more jubilance experience, tharaud is too talented to ignore. Glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph reperformance duration.
The goldberg variations, bwv 988, are an aria and 30 variations for harpsichord. Music of the baroque era bach keyboard concertos and scarlatti sonatas already features in the eclectic erato catalogue of the french pianist alexandre tharaud. Goldberg variations by alexandre tharaud on amazon. He is active on the concert stage and has released a large and diverse discography. Reviewed in the united states on april, 2016 let me be perfectly clear about this.
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