Goldberg Variations BWV 988
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Title:
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Goldberg Variations BWV 988 |
Otros títulos:
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Variaciones Goldberg BWV 988 |
Intérprete/ Colaborador:
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Johann Sebastian Bach; Ekaterina Dershavina |
Código CDU:
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B.23 |
Forma Musical:
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Variations |
Abstract:
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Aria with Thirty Changes BWV 988 (Klavierubung part IV) Goldberg Variations
On 19 November 1736 the longed—for title Königlich Pohinischet und Chur Saechssischer Hoff-Compositeur” (Royal Polish and Scxon Court Composer) was finally bestowed upon Johann Sebastian Bach. The success of efforts which had taken a good three years was perhaps especially thanks to the referential treatment of the Russian envoy at the Dresden Court, Count of Keyserlingk. He was a passionate music lover and enthusiastic admirer of the "Thomaskantor" (choirmaster at the Thomas Church in Leipzig).
The Count was said to have commissioned a work from Bach to help him to calm his nerves, and to serve as a distraction during the harrowing, sleepless nights. Today, this musical piece is known as the Goldberg Variations. It was named after the man, according to historical records, who performed it for the first time. Johann Theophilus Goldberg—born in 1727—-was Bach's student. As a young boy (the Motions were composed ... |
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