Laszlo Borbely – J.S. Bach, Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988 (2019/2021) [FLAC 24bit/192kHz]

The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. First published in 1741, it is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work.

“Bach’s Goldberg Variations require great mastery of the instrument from the performer. The difficulties to contend with in each variation are almost superhuman. László Borbély has fought the fight to gain the tools for this. His profound, humble and respectful approach to the text of the work also contributes … I greatly honour his achievement.” (György Kurtág)

Tracklist

1. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Aria
2. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 1. a 1 Clav.
3. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 2. a 1 Clav.
4. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 3. Canone all’ Unisono a 1 Clav.
5. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 4. a 1 Clav.
6. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 5. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.
7. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 6. Canone alla Seconda a 1 Clav.
8. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 7. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. (al tempo di Giga)
9. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 8. a 2 Clav.
10. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 9. Canone alla Terza a 1 Clav.
11. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 10. Fughetta a 1 Clav.
12. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 11. a 2 Clav.
13. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 12. Canone alla Quarta a 1 Clav.
14. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 13. a 2 Clav.
15. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 14. a 2 Clav.
16. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 15. Canone alla Quinta a 1 Clav. (Andante)
17. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 16. Ouverture a 1 Clav.
18. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 17. a 2 Clav.
19. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 18. Canone alla Sexta a 1 Clav.
20. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 19. a 1 Clav.
21. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 20. a 2 Clav.
22. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima a 1 Clav.
23. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 22. a 1 Clav. (Alla breve)
24. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 23. a 2 Clav.
25. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 24. Canone all’ Ottava a 1 Clav.
26. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 25. a 2 Clav. (Adagio)
27. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 26. a 2 Clav.
28. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 27. Canone alla Nona a 2 Clav.
29. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 28. a 2 Clav.
30. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 29. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.
31. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Variatio 30. Quodlibet a 1 Clav.
32. László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Aria –