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Bach/Goldberg Variations

  • Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Inc 481 Van Brunt Street, Door 7 Brooklyn, NY, 11231 United States (map)

Join us in celebrating Bach's 339th birthday with a performance of his masterpiece, the 'Goldberg Variations.' 

Award-winning pianist and composer Beyza Yazgan brings this iconic work to life in our Gallery. Experience this transcendent music surrounded by art, and leave with an uplifted spirit!

Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' (c. 1741) stand as one of the most profound and technically brilliant works in the keyboard repertoire. The work consists of an aria and 30 variations, showcasing Bach’s unparalleled mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and keyboard technique.

The story goes that Bach composed the Goldberg Variations for Count Hermann Karl von Keyserling, who requested pieces that were "soothing and cheerful." This was so his young harpsichordist, Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, could perform them to comfort him during his restless evenings as he struggled with his condition. The Count would call upon young Goldberg to play the variations, finding healing and transformative power in the music.

You can purchase your tickets here.

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