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J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) (Piano)

Fourth Part of the Clavier Übung

The Goldberg Variations represent a significant culmination of Bach's four-part Clavierübung.

This edition presents the text from the New Bach Edition. The revised text, which prioritizes the original print as the primary source, is the result of a thorough comparison of all available sources. Notably, it incorporates Bach's personal copy of the original print, which includes essential corrections and additions.

Bach's "Goldberg Variations" present a formidable challenge for any harpsichordist or pianist. Originally intended for performance on a double manual harpsichord, these variations pose interpretative difficulties when played on the pianoforte. This critical performing edition is grounded in the Urtext of the New Bach Edition and allocates the musical parts between the hands in a manner consistent with Bach's own printed edition of this renowned cycle.