With this record, Swiss harpsichordist Michel Kiener presents his interpretation of this absolute masterpiece by Bach. Michel Kiener undertook both his piano and harpsichord studies at the Geneva Conservatory of Music, where he won the prize of virtuosity in both disciplines. He perfected his art with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam and was laureate of the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition. Due to his versatility and his passion for chamber music, Kiener has performed with many outstanding artists such as Christophe Coin, the Kuijken brothers, Ryo Terakado and singers such as Marta Almajano and Jennifer Smith. As a soloist he performed with the ensembles Il Giardino Armonico and Il Gardellino. Michel Kiener performs the Goldberg Viariations on his magnificent harpsichord with sumptuous bass made by William Dowd in Paris in 1978, modelled on an instrument made by N. Blanchet in 1730.

Tracklist:

Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: I. Aria
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: II. Variatio 1 A 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: III. Variatio 2 A 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: IV. Variatio 3 A 1 Clav. Canone All'unisono
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: V. Variatio 4 A 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: VI. Variatio 5 A 1 Ovvero 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: VII. Variatio 6 A 1 Clav. Canone Alla Seconda
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: VIII. Variatio 7 A 1 Ovvero 2 Clav. Al Tempo Di Giga
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: IX. Variatio 8 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: X. Variatio 9 A 1 Clav. Canone Alla Terza
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XI. Variatio 10 A 1 Clav. Fughetta
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XII. Variatio 11 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XIII. Variatio 12 A 1 Clav. Canone Alla Quarta In Moto Contrario
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XIV. Variatio 13 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XV. Variatio 14 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XVI. Variatio 15 A 1 Clav. Canone Alla Quinta (Andante)
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XVII. Variatio 16 A 1 Clav. Ouverture
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XVIII. Variatio 17 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XIX. Variatio 18 A 1 Clav. Canone Alla Sexta
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XX. Variatio 19 A 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXI. Variatio 20 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXII. Variatio 21. Canone Alla Settima
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXIII. Variatio 22 A 1 Clav. Alla Breve
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXIV. Variatio 23 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXV. Variatio 24 A 1 Clav. Canone All'ottava
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXVI. Variatio 25 A 2 Clav. Adagio
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXVII. Variatio 26 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXVIII. Variatio 27 A 2 Clav. Canone Alla Nona
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXIX. Variatio 28 A 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXX. Variatio 29 A 1 Ovvero 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXXI. Variatio 30 A 1 Clav. Quodlibet
Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: XXXII. Aria Da Capo

UPC: 5425004841087
Label: Passacaille
Release Date: 7.16.21
Format: CD

Bach, J.S. / Kiener - Goldberg Variations (CD)