A dialogue between mathematical order and beauty that flows from the keyboard
Karl Richter weaves Bach's Variations, symbolizing the universe, with rigor and passion.
He portrays the intricate structure of the Goldberg Variations with a steady tempo and powerful touch. His stoic performance, free from excessive ornamentation, is imbued with a deep spirituality that penetrates the essence of the work, making this a valuable piece that serves as a benchmark for Bach interpretation.
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A:
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1)
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Aria - Variations 1-3
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2)
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Variations 4-6
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3)
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Variations 7-9
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B:
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Variations 10-12
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Variations 13-15
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C:
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Variations 16-18
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2)
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Variations 19-21
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3)
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Variations 22-24
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D:
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Variations 25-27
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Variations 28-30
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3)
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Aria Da Capo
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Recording Supervisor - Rainer Brock
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Producer - Karl Faust
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Engineer - Hansjoachim Reiser
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Engineer - Helmut Najda