Baroque Banter: Episode 30 Goldberg Variations and the harpsichord
Update: 2025-02-03
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What makes the harpsichord so captivating? Join Australia’s finest harpsichordist and Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director, Erin Helyard, as he sits down with master harpsichord maker Carey Beebe for a deep dive into the artistry and allure of this remarkable instrument. Together, they explore the brilliance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations and why it was meant to be played on a two-manual harpsichord. Ahead of his solo concert on 1 & 2 March 2025 at City Recital Hall, Sydney, Erin shares insights into bringing this iconic masterpiece to life as Bach intended.
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Variatio 14 a 2 clav. Erin Helyard 2018
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Aria - Erin Helyard 2018
J. S. BACH: Goldberg Variations - Aira
Wanda Landowska, harpsichord
Victor 78rpm Album DM 1022 (11-8933 - 11-8938)
Recorded in New York, June, 1945
Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0Creative Commons License by ncsa
Complete recording of Wanda's Goldberg Variations available at: https://archive.org/details/J.S.BACHGoldbergVariations-NEWTRANSFER
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Variatio 14 a 2 clav. Erin Helyard 2018
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Aria - Erin Helyard 2018
J. S. BACH: Goldberg Variations - Aira
Wanda Landowska, harpsichord
Victor 78rpm Album DM 1022 (11-8933 - 11-8938)
Recorded in New York, June, 1945
Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0Creative Commons License by ncsa
Complete recording of Wanda's Goldberg Variations available at: https://archive.org/details/J.S.BACHGoldbergVariations-NEWTRANSFER
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