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JS Bach Goldberg Variations
Robin Bigwood - harpsichord
Part of the Old Chapel Court Concerts 2018 Series
Add to my Calendar 04-08-2018 15:00 04-08-2018 17:00 36 JS Bach Goldberg Variations A monumental work composed, according to its title-page, ‘for the refreshment of the spirits’, Bach’s ‘Goldberg’ Variations were long thought to be the night-time consolations of an insomniac Duke. In fact, they’re Bach’s definitive statement on the theme and variations form, honouring similar works by his predecessors while exploring uncharted territories in style and musical design. Robin Bigwood is a harpsichordist and player of various other keyboard instruments including piano and organ, who performs with some of the very best ensembles in the UK such as Passacaglia, Feinstein Ensemble, London Baroque, Florilegium and The King’s Consort. Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Old Baptist Chapel
Church Street
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 5RZ
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Performers
Robin Bigwood – harpsichord
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Programme Note
A monumental work composed, according to its title-page, ‘for the refreshment of the spirits’, Bach’s ‘Goldberg’ Variations were long thought to be the night-time consolations of an insomniac Duke. In fact, they’re Bach’s definitive statement on the theme and variations form, honouring similar works by his predecessors while exploring uncharted territories in style and musical design.
Robin Bigwood is a harpsichordist and player of various other keyboard instruments including piano and organ, who performs with some of the very best ensembles in the UK such as Passacaglia, Feinstein Ensemble, London Baroque, Florilegium and The King’s Consort.
