According to legend, this monument of keyboard literature was written for 1 of Bach's students, who played it to soothe and entertain his insomniac master. Starting the theme with a stately Aria, the "Goldbergs" travel through 30 variations, exploring thematic possibilities while showcasing the composer's brilliant sense of motivic possibilities. Reprint of the Gesellschaft, Leipzig, 1853 edition.
Keyboard Music by Johann Sebastian Bach Bach-Gesellschaft edition. For harpsichord, piano, other keyboard instruments. English Suites, French Suites, 6 Partitas, Goldberg Variations, 2-Part Inventions, 3-Part Sinfonias.
Bach Masterpieces for Solo Piano: 37 Works by Johann Sebastian Bach Magnificent compilation includes Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, Italian Concerto, Air Varied in the Italian Manner, Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, and Prelude and Fugue in C Minor; more.
The Well-Tempered Clavier: Books I and II, Complete by Johann Sebastian Bach All 48 preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys. Authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Explanation of ornaments in English, tempo indications, music corrections.
