J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Arr. Trio Zimmermann for Violin, Viola & Cello) Classical Chamber BIS

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Arr. Trio Zimmermann for Violin, Viola & Cello)

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J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Arr. Trio Zimmermann for Violin, Viola & Cello)

Label Catalogue Number:
BIS-2347

Running Time: 72:48

Release Date: June 2019
Originally recorded in 2019

Genre:
Classical
Chamber

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For close to 300 years Bach’s Goldberg Variations have awed performers as well as listeners, through an unparalleled combination of a dazzling variety of expression and breath-taking virtuosity with stupendous polyphonic mastery. No wonder then that other musicians than harpsichordists have wanted to make it their own – pianists, first and foremost, but also accordion players and guitarists, flautists and harpists.

Having performed and recorded much of the classical as well as the modern string trio repertoire, Trio Zimmermann began working on the Goldberg Variations several years ago, playing an existing arrangement. But in their own words, the three members – among the leading string players of our time – ‘soon became captivated by the original score and its innumerable beauties and details’. As a result, they have jointly prepared a performing version which here receives its first recording. Playing an important part on this disc are also the Trio’s instruments – all by Antonio Stradivarius, and featured in close-up on the cover.

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Nominee for Chamber Recording of the Year Award 2019

Limelight magazine Recordings of the Year Award 2019 Nominees

“… Perfectly matched – all three instruments are Stradivaris – and immaculately balanced in a lively yet radiant acoustic (the SACD surround track is especially beguiling), the finest compliment that one can pay this captivating account is that not for one moment does one feel that one is listening to a transcription. The ensemble’s declared intention was an ‘unveiling’ of Bach’s masterpiece – the result is a triumph of combined technical ingenuity and musical insight.”

Julian Haylock – The Strad – August 2019

Performance **** Recording *****

"... offers much enjoyment and insight."

Jan Smaczny - BBC Music magazine - August 2019

Recommended

“… this is now my new reference for Bach’s Goldberg Variations on anything other than keyboard.”

Dominy Clements – MusicWeb-International.com – 20 June 2019

Supersonic

“…Trio Zimmermann presents a new version of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, keeping the texture as near as possible to the original. This allows a surprising new view on this opus. Needless to say that the Trio’s playing is outstanding.”

Uwe Krusch – Pizzicato.lu – 12 June 2019

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