Trio Alphea - Variations Goldberg (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig) (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

CD1
01. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Aria (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
02. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 1 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
03. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 2 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
04. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 3 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
05. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 4 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
06. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 5 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
07. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 6 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
08. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 7 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
09. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 8 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
10. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 9 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
11. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 10 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
12. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 11 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
13. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 12 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
14. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 13 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
15. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 14 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
16. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 15 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)

CD2
01. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 16 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
02. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 17 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
03. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 18 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
04. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 19 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
05. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 20 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
06. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 21 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
07. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 22 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
08. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 23 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
09. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 24 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
10. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 25 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
11. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 26 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
12. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 27 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
13. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 28 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
14. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 29 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
15. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Variation 30 (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)
16. Variations Goldberg, BWV 988: Aria Da Capo (Transcr. for String trio by Thierry Juffard, Blandine Leydier & Pierre Nentwig)

It was in this spirit of renewal that this transcription of the Goldberg Variations for string trio came into being. Produced by the performers themselves, it rises to the challenge of transposing the keyboard’s instrumental gestures onto string instruments, whilst remaining faithful to both the spirit and the style.
The version presented by the ALPHEA Trio, the score of which will soon be published, makes wonderful use of the richness of the string trio to create soundscapes that highlight the counterpoint and make this complexly structured writing accessible.

Their performance is both understated and rich, combining a certain freedom from the harpsichord’s instrumental gestures with great stylistic rigour in articulation and phrasing. To achieve this, they have chosen to use Baroque bows, which help to lighten the musical discourse and sculpt its dynamics.

This reworking, enhanced by an inspired performance, fades into the background before the grandeur of this masterpiece, which can be admired in all its splendour.