This text helps to probe the depths and the uniqueness of <strong>Bach</strong>'s Goldberg variations. It considers the work's historical origins, especially in... » 

This text helps to probe the depths and the uniqueness of Bach's Goldberg variations. It considers the work's historical origins, especially in relation to all Bach's Clavier bung volumes and late keyboard works, its musical agenda and its formal shape, and discusses significant performance issues. «