Pius Cheung - J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen (arr. for solo marimba) (2006)

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Artist: Pius Cheung
Title: J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen (arr. for solo marimba)
Year Of Release: 2006
Label: Self-released
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 52:39
Total Size: 178 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

1. Aria (02:26)
2. Variation 1 a 1 Clav. (01:07)
3. Variation 2 a 1 Clav. (00:56)
4. Variation 3 a 1 Clav. Canone all' Unisuono (02:13)
5. Variation 4 a 1 Clav. (00:35)
6. Variation 5 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav (00:56)
7. Variation 6 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Seconda (00:40)
8. Variation 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. (01:30)
9. Variation 8 a 2 Clav (01:05)
10. Variation 9 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Terza (01:00)
11. Variation 10 a 1 Clav. Fughetta (00:56)
12. Variation 11 a 2 Clav. (01:07)
13. Variation 12 Canone alla Quarta (01:24)
14. Variation 13 a 2 Clav. (02:46)
15. Variation 14 a 2 Clav. (01:20)
16. Variation 15 a 1 Clav. Canane alla Quinta. Andante (03:16)
17. Variation 16 Overture a 1 Clav. (01:53)
18. Variation 17 a 2 Clav. (01:06)
19. Variation 18 a 1 Clav. Canone all Sesta (00:48)
20. Variation 19 a 1 Clav. (01:18)
21. Variation 20 a 2 Clav. (01:21)
22. Variation 21 Canone alla Settima (01:22)
23. Variation 22 a 1 Clav. Alla breve (01:33)
24. Variation 23 a 2 Clav. (01:14)
25. Variation 24 a 1 Clav. Canone all' Ottava (01:25)
26. Variation 25 a 2 Clav. (06:21)
27. Variation 26 a 2 Clav. (01:34)
28. Variation 27 a 2 Clav. Canone alla Nona (01:07)
29. Variation 28 a 2 Clav. (01:22)
30. Variation 29 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. (01:10)
31. Variation 30 a 1 Clav. Quodlibet (01:44)
32. Aria da capo (04:06)

Performers:
Pius Cheung - solo marimba

At first blush, performing J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations on marimba may seem an odd match, not merely because the instrument is an unusual choice, as opposed to the conventional piano or harpsichord, but also because its rich, dark tone is an acquired taste and a bit much for a work of over 50 minutes. But Pius Cheung demonstrates a remarkable ability to adapt the Goldberg Variations to the marimba that keeps it interesting for much longer than most would imagine, thanks to his fine sense of contrapuntal lines, sensitivity to timbral variety, and control of dynamics. Does his skill make this recording the only Goldberg Variations anybody ever needs? Certainly not, as one may note the vast plentitude of recordings on the market by some of the greatest musicians of our time, as well as many more of less musicality but decent playing and adequate sound quality. But Cheung's 2006 recording shows the continual adaptability of Bach's music to unexpected instrumentation, and because the marimba is a warm and mellow instrument, it lends this familiar work a special depth and dimension that some listeners will find inviting and comforting. However, most others will find this CD more suitable for relaxation purposes than for appreciating Bach's music as it was intended.

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