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J​.​S. Bach: "Open" Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Piano)

by Kimiko Ishizaka

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Gerrit There are many J.S. Bach pieces I've heard and enjoyed throughout my life, but it was especially Glenn Gould and his box set who made me fall in love and inspired me to take a deep dive and explore Bach's catalogue a few years ago. Then my music focus shifted for a while, but this interpretation just reignited my obsession again. I love this project, the included booklet and score as well! I'm late to join, but look forward to listening to the other and any future releases :)
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EspressoFox What a wonderful project, thank you so much for putting this in the world. Favorite track: Variatio 10 a 1 Clav. Fughetta.
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sbrindza A joyful recording that harkens to how these 30 variations on the aria were originally played on harpsichord. Your friends may think Goldberg Variations equals Glenn Gould, but this performance is a fine introduction to Bach's brilliance.
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Ich bin so lang nicht bei dir g'west Kraut und Rüben haben mich vertrieben ruck her, ruck her, ruck her Mein junges Leben hat ein End hätt' mein' Mutter Fleisch gekocht, so wär' ich länger blieben.
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The Open Goldberg Variations have a simple, yet ambitious goal; to create a new, beautiful and exciting interpretation, precise to Bach’s instruction, yet full of personality and character, and give it a life of its own so that it will be enjoyed by audiences for decades to come.

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For the background on this project, see our Kickstarter project: www.kickstarter.com/projects/opengoldberg/open-goldberg-variations-setting-bach-free

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released May 28, 2012

Kimiko Ishizaka, Piano, Liner notes
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer
Robert Douglass, Executive Producer
Anne-Marie Sylvestre, Editing, Mixing, Producer
Bernhard Farenholz, Piano Technician
Renée Laflamme, Mastering, Mixing Assistant
Tobias Lehmann, Engineer
Ines Little, Liner Note Translation
Jeffrey McGuire, Graphic Design
Andrew Melck, Liner Notes
Philippe Ramakers, Photography

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Kimiko Ishizaka Köln, Germany

An award winning pianist, composer, and athlete, Kimiko Ishizaka brings a love and devotion to the music of J.S. Bach which will thrill purists and aficionados, and make instant fans out of first-time listeners. Her contributions to the public domain are her legacy. ... more

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