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Goldberg Variations BWV 988
Discography - Part 5

Complete Recordings 1980-1989

< Part 4: Complete Recordings 1970-1979

Part 6: Complete Recordings 1990-1994 >


1980

 

1

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen [K-5]
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variationen · Italianische Konzert
Bach: 6 Partitas; Goldberg Variations; French Overture; Italian Concerto [Box Set]
[B-4]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [60:45]

Trevor Pinnock (Harpsichord)

Archiv Produktion

Jan 4, 1980

CD / TT: 60:45
CD / TT: 73:06

Recorded at Conservatoire, Paris, France.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [TT: 63:27; Scrolling Score]
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com
Box Set: Amazon.com


2

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen BWV 988 [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [47:41]

Gerhard Kirchner (Harpsichord) [built in 1964 by Martin Scholz of Basel, Switzerland]

Fono FSM-53226 EB
Fono FSM-112006/07

Mar 31, 1980

LP / TT: 47:41
2-LP / TT:

Recorded in Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg., Germany.


3

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [E-3]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Christiane Jaccottet (Harpsichord)

Intercord / Royal Classics

May 1980

2-LP / TT: 43:41

2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by C. Jaccottet.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [43:38]


4

J.S. Bach: Les Variations Goldberg [K-10]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Rosalyn Tureck (Piano)

Fonovox Scalen

Dec 12, 1980

2-CD / TT: 88:47

4th recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by R. Tureck
Review: Young Rosalyn Tureck’s Goldberg Variations
Review: Tureck vs harpsichord in the Goldbergs
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Rosalyn Tureck


5

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen · Variations Goldberg [K-1]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [42:32]

Frédéric Gevers (Piano)

Disques Duchesne DD-6088

Dec 13 & 15, 1980

LP / TT: 42:32

Recorded at Antwerp’s Music Conservatory, Belgium during two afternoon sessions.
Sound Engineer: André Defossez.


6

The Complete Keyboard Works of J.S. Bach Vol. 4
The Goldberg Variations
[K-4]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

João Carlos Martins (Piano)

Concord Concerto
Labor Records 7008
Tomato Music

1980

CD / TT: 46:12

Recorded at Pomona College, Claremont, California, USA.
Buy this album at:
Concord CD: Amazon.com
Tomato CD: Amazon.com


7

Bach / Beethoven: Goldberg / Diabeli [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [65:48]

Daniel Varsano (Piano)

CBS 79231
CBS 76250

1980

2-LP / TT: 110:00
LP / TT:

 

1981

 

8

Bach: The Goldberg Variations [K-13]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Glenn Gould (Piano)

Sony

Apr 22 - May 29, 1981

CD / TT: 51:14

Recorded at 30th Street Studio, New York City, NY, USA.
7th recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by G. Gould.
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Glenn Gould
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com


9

Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-2]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Red Line) [K-2]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (The National Gallery Collection)
[K-2]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Alexis Weissenberg (Piano)

EMI Classics 74952
Classics for Pleasure

Jun 14, 1981

CD / TT: 77:53 / 78:33 / 77:38

Recorded at Salle Wagram, Paris, France
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by A. Weissenberg.
Review: Goldberg Variations from Weissenberg
Buy this album at:
EMI CD (2003): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
EMI CD (2005): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download EMI: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Classics for Pleasure CD (2007): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download Classics for Pleasure: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
EMI CD (Red Line, 2012): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
EMI CD (National Gallery, 2012): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


10

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations (Complete Performance) [K-1]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria, Variations 1-19 [20:18] + Variations 20-30, Aria da capo [15:23]

Janet Seitzer (Piano)

Kenneth Gill, 2011

1981

Audio / TT: 35:41

Recorded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA (?).
Unfortunately, the original reel-to-reel tape ran out during Variation 20, so the only version available from that point to the end of the work is of much lower quality.
Listen on IMSLP:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria + Variations 1-19 [20:18] + Variations 20-30 + Aria da capo [15:23]


1982

 

11

J.S. Bach: Aria mit 30 Veränderungen BWV 988 "Goldberg-Variationen" [K-2]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988
Side A: Aria & Variations 1-11 [24:27]
Side B: Variations 12-16 [20:33]
Side C: Variations 17-24 [17:42]
Side D: Variations 25-30 + Aria [22:03]

Peter Serkin (Piano) [Steinway Concert Grand Piano]

Südwestfunk Landesstudio Freiburg F-668.042/043

Jan 30, 1982

2-LP / TT: 84:45

Recorded live at Paulussaal, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the frame of Albert-Konzerte Freiburg.
Not available in stores; Available in a limited edition (400 copies) at Rombach-Center, Freiburg, from Landesstudio Freiburg.
Recorded by Südwestfunk Landesstudio Freiburg; Manufactured by EMI Electrola GmbH.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by P. Serkin.



12

J.S. Bach: Aria and Variations ("Goldberg Variations"), BWV 988 [KL-3]
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Early Recordings from 1975, 1982, 1989) [K-2]

 

KL-3/Side-1: Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria, Variations 1-9 [21:35]
KL-3/Side-2: Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Variations 10-15 [17:23]
KL-3/Side-3: Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Variations 16-24 [23:20]
KL-3/Side-4: Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Variations 25-30, Aria [24:25]
K-2/CD-1: 1-25. Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria, Variations 1-25 [61:59]
K-2/CD-2: 1-7. Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Aria, Variations 26-30, Aria [24:46]

Grigory Sokolov (Piano)

Melodiya C10-18851-005
MEL-CD-10-02049
=

Feb 27, 1982

2-LP / TT: 86:43
2-CD / TT: 128:01
MP3 / TT: 127:36

Recorded live at the Grand Hall of the Leningrad Philharmonic Society, Leningrad, Russia.
Recording Engineer: G. Lyubimov; Editor: K. Ivanova.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [86:43] | Complete Work [86:43]
Buy this album at:
2-CD (2013): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD (2013): Amazon.com | Amazon.de
2-CD (2013): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.com


  

13

Mark Kroll, harpsichord [K-3]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Mark Kroll (Harpsichord)

Boston University. School of Music.

Mar 19, 1982

2 sound tape reels / TT: 83 min

Recorded in Boston University Concert Hall, Massachusetts, USA.
Source: WorldCat Libraries


14

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-3]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

András Schiff (Piano)

Decca / Penguin / London

Apr 13-15, 1982 or Dec 1982

CD / TT: 72:20

Recorded at Kingsway Hall, London, England.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by A. Schiff.
Review: The New and Improved Goldberg Variations from Andras Schiff
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Andras Schiff
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [72:20] | Complete Work [Playlist, 32 tracks]
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com
Box Set: Amazon.com


15

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen BWV 988 [K-2]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Christiane Cappeller (Harpsichord) [by Christian Zell, Hamburg, 1728]

Motette 3008

Apr 1982 (or 1979)

LP / TT:

Recorded at Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany.


1983

 

16

Tatjana Nikolajeva plays Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach [K-7]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [70:51]

Tatiana Nikolayeva (Piano)

Classico 416

Apr 1983

CD / TT: 74:27

Recorded Live at Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, Denmark.
3rd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by T. Nikolayeva.
Review: Another Goldberg Variations From Nikolayeva
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.de


17

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variationen [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Hans Vollenweider (Harpsichord)

Accord 149075

Jun 1983

CD / TT: 54:52

 

18

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-2]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [84:15]

Edith Picht-Axenfeld (Harpsichord)

Camerata Tokyo CMCD-1512-3

Sep 16-17, 1983

2-CD / TT: 109:48

Recorded at House of St. Gregorius, Higashi-Kurume, Tokyo, Japan.
3rd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by E. Picht-Axenfeld.


19

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations

Goldberg Variations BWV 988, arranged for 2 guitars

Dennis Olsen & James Oldenburg (Duo Guitars)

Jodo/RC

Sep 1983

LP / TT: 53:17

 

20

Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-5]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord)

Sine Qua Non 79045

1983

LP / TT: 45:58

 

1984

 

21

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen - Arragment for Violin, Viola, Violoncello [T-1]

Bach-D. Sitkovetsky: Goldberg Variations BWV 988, arranged for string trio [56:08]

Dmitry Sitkovetsky (Violin); Gérard Caussé (Viola); Mischa Maisky (Cello)

Orfeo 138851
Orfeo S 138 851 A
Orfeo M 138 851 A

Nov 26-27, 1984

CD / TT: 56:12 / 56:08
LP / TT:
MC / TT:

Recorded in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by D. Sitkovetsky.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by M. Maisky.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [55:38]: Aria & Variations 1-15 [25:53] + Variations 16-30 & Aria da capo [29:45]
Buy this album at:
CD (2006): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


1985

 

22

J.S. Bach: Variations Goldberg [K-2]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [61:35]:
A1. Aria, Variations 1-9 [21:13]
A2. Variations 10-15 [19:00]
B1. Variations 16-24 [18:30]
B2. Variations 25-30, Aria da capo [21:30]

Yannick Le Gaillard (Harpsichord) [Clavecin ruckers dubois]

HM / Chant du Monde LDX-78.788/89

Apr 9-11, 1985

2-LP / TT: 61:35

Recorded at Studio 107, Maison de Radio France, Paris, France.
Sound Engineer: Alain Duchemin; Editing: Alain Joubert.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [61:37]


23

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variationen [K-3]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Igor Lasko (Piano)

PGP RTB SOKOJ RTB 2330172

Apr 1985 [sleevenotes]

LP / TT:

Recorded in Belgrade, Yugoslavia by Produkcija Gramofonskih Ploċa Radio-Televisije Beograd.


24

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen [K-5]
Scott Ross Plays Harpsichord [Box Set]
[B-3]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Scott Ross (Harpsichord)

Erato / Fonovox

Apr 1985

CD / TT: 69:21

Recorded live at Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa, Canada. 
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by S. Ross.
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Scott Ross
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work (Live 1985) + Complete Work (Studio 1988) [145:07]
Buy this album at: CD: Amazon.com
Box Set: Amazon.com [Box Set]


25

Bach Festival 53rd Annual Baldwin-Wallace College: First concert: John Gibbons

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

John Gibbons (Harpsichord)

Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music BW Tape 85-33a

May 23, 1985

MC / TT:

Recorded live at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, USA.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 ny J. Gibbons.
Source: WorldCat Libraries & OPAL (Ohio Private Academic Library)


26

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [T-2]

 

Bach-D. Sitkovetsky: Goldberg Variations BWV 988, arranged for string trio

Dmitry Sitkovetsky (Violin); Gérard Caussé (Viola); Mischa Maisky (Cello)

Philips

Jul 3, 1985

DVD / TT: 58:53

Recorded & filmed live in Germany. Production: Loft Music.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by D. Sitkovetsky.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by M. Maisky.
Watch on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [61:13]


27

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variationen [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Raymund Havenith (Piano)

Sound-Star-Tonproduction SST-0193
Sound-Star-Tonproduction SST-30193

Jul 1985

LP / TT:
CD / TT: 41:31

Recorded by Deutschlandfunk, Köln, Germany.


28

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen [K-3]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Jörg Ewald Dähler (Harpsichord)

Claves 8601

Jul 1985

CD / TT: 68:02

Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.de


29

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]

 
 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [55:07]

Pi-hsien Chen (Piano)

Naxos 8.550078
=

Oct 1985

CD / TT: 55:07
MP3 / TT: 54:26

Recorded at Festeburgkirche, Frankfurt, Germany.
Producer: Wolfgang Seikritt.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by P.h Chen.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [55:09] | Complete Work [52:42] | Complete Work [Playlist; 96 Tracks, TT: 169:42; 1-32, 65-96: Recorded 1985, Time: 55:07; 33-64: Recorded 2001, Time: 59:29]
Buy this album at:
CD (2007): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | Amazon.de
Music Download (1988): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


30

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Andreï Vieru (Piano)

Electrecord ST-ECE 3250

Dec 17, 1985

LP / TT: 58:15

Recorded live.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by A. Vieru
Review: Andre Vieru Records the Goldberg Variations & More
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [44:46]


31

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [E-6]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Christiane Jaccottet (Harpsichord)

Mediaphon /Alfa

1985

CD / TT: 43:46

3rd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by C. Jaccottet.


32

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Judith Norell, Harpsichord [K-2]

01:35-61:33: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [59:58]

Judith Norell (Harpsichord)

YouTube

1985

Audio / TT: 62:38

Recorded live in New York City apartment, New York, USA. Broadcast by WNYC FM. WNYC FM broadcast 26 concerts comprising the complete house music of Bach. The concert series commemorated the 300th Birthday of Bach. All 26 concerts took place in NYC apartments.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [62:38]


33

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-7]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [77:32]

Eunice Norton (Piano)

Norvard Recordings

1985 [CD published: Norvard: 2000]

2-CD / TT: 77:32

Recorded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
5th recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by E. Norton.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [77:34]


34

Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-6]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Anthony Newman (Harpsichord)

Infinity Digital / Newport Classics / Shape

1985-1986

CD / TT: 55:07

2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 byA. Newman.
Review: Newman in Goldbergs, and in general
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Anthony Newman
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.com


35

Gilead Bar-Elli Plays at Home: J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, Aria with 30 Variations, BWV 988 [KV-6]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [83:01]

Gilead Bar-Elli (Piano)

YouTube

Mid 1980's-2017 [Published: Jul 15, 2019]

Audio / TT:

Recorded at the artist's home in Jerusalem, Israel.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [83:01]


1986

 

36

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen BWV 988 [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Heidrun Holtmann (Piano)

Ambitus 83801

Jan 1986

2-LP / TT: 81:15

Recorded at Schloss Nordkirchen, Germany.


37

Bach: Goldberg Variations; Italian Concerto [K-3]
Passatempo... Piccoli Enigmi Musicali
[K-3]

 

Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 [12:58]
Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [81:55]

Peter Serkin (Piano) [Steinway]

Pro Arte CDD-331
Sony Music ý19075802472

Mar 12-14, 1986

2-CD / TT: 94:53
2-CD / TT: 94:53

Recorded at MacAllester College, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Producer: Peter Serkin; Recording: Russ Borud.
3rd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by P. Serkin.


38

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-10]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Kenneth Gilbert (Harpsichord)

Harmonia Mundi France

Apr 1986

CD / TT: 66:46

Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.de | Amazon.de | Amazon.de

 

39

J.S. Bach: Variations Goldberg [K-1]
J.S. Bach: Variations Goldberg · Partitas · Concerto italien · Préludes & fugues · Transcriptions Busoni [Box Set] [B-1]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Maria Tipo (Piano)

EMI Classics

Jun 28, 1986

CD / TT: 63:44
5-CD / TT:

Recorded at Salle Wagram, Paris, France.
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com
Box Set: Amazon.com | Amazon.com


40

Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-19]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [71:38]

Tatiana Nikolayeva (Piano)

BBC Legends 4228

Nov 10, 1986

CD / TT: 77:58

Recorded at St. John's, Smith Square, London, England.
3rd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by T. Nikolayeva.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [71:39] | Complete Work [118:55]
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com


41

The Chess Game, based on J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations, Part 1 (Variations 1-15) [K-3]

Consists of selections from Bach's Goldberg Variations BWV 988, performed on harpsichord, alternating with variations composed by John Lewis for harpsichord and piano, each based on the preceding original:
Queens Pawn Opening Aria On Harpisichord
Aria On Piano
Kings Gambit Var 1 On Harpsichord
Var 1 On Piano
Pawn To Queen 4 Var 2 On Harpsichord
Var 2 On Piano And Harpsichord
Knight To Bishiop 3 Var 3 On Harpsichord
Var 3 On Piano
English Opening Var 4 On Harpsichord
Var 4 On Piano And Harpsichord
French Defence Var 5 On Harpsichord
Var 5 On Piano And Harpsichord
Bishop To Queen 3 Var 6 On Harpsichord
Var 6 On Piano And Harpsichord
Pawn To King 5 Var 7 On Harpsichord
Var 7 On Piano And Harpsichord
Enpassant Var 8 On Piano And Harpsichord
Var 8 On Piano And Harpsichord
Rook Takes Queens Knight Var 9 On Harpsichord
Var 9 On Piano
Castle Var 10 On Harpsichord And Piano
Rook To Queen 1 Var 11 On Harpsichord
Var 11 On Piano And Harpsichord
King To Knight 2 Var 12 On Harpsichord
Var 12 On Piano
Bishop Takes Knight Var 13 On Harpsichord
Var 13 On Piano And Harpsichord
Slav Defence Var 14 On Harpsichord
Queens Gambit Declined Var 15 On Harpsichord
Var 15 On Piano And Harpsichord

Marjana Lewis (Harpsichord); John Lewis (Piano improvisations)

Philips

Nov 11, 1986

CD / TT: 45:59

 

42

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variationen (Klavierwerke)

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [55:18]

Sarah Stork (Piano)

Cantus D800050
Hamburg: Line Music

1986 [P 1988, 1994]

CD / TT: 67:14

Source: WorldCat Libraries (OCLC Number: 724922438)


43

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen [K-2]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [88:07]

Bradford Tracey (Harpsichord)

FSM Toccata 386642
FSM-Divers

1986

2-CD / TT: 88:07

Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.de


44

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen [T-1]

Bach-Rheinberger/Bach-Reger: Goldberg Variations BWV 988, arranged for 2 pianos

Adelheid Lechler (Piano); Ulrich Eisenlohr (Piano)

RBM 463.087

1986

CD / TT: 66:47

 

1987

 

45

The Chess Game, based on J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations, P2 (Variations 16-30) [K-4]

Consists of selections from Bach's Goldberg Variations BWV 988, performed on harpsichord, alternating with variations composed by John Lewis for harpsichord and piano, each based on the preceding original:
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Var 16 on Harpsichord
Var 16 on Piano and Harpsichord
King's Indian Defense: Var 17 on Harpsichord
Var 17 on Piano and Harpsichord
King To Knight Two: Var 18 on Harpsichord
Var 18 on Piano and Harpsichord
Old Fianchetto: Var 19 on Harpsichord
Var 19 on Piano and Harpsichord
Yugoslav Variation: Var 20 on Harpsichord
Giuoco Piano: Var 21 on Harpsichord
Var 21 on Piano and Harpsichord
Classical Variation: Var 22 on Harpsichord
Var 22 on Piano and Harpsichord
Equal Positions: Var 23 on Harpsichord
Two Knights Defense: Var 24 on Harpsichord
Var 24 on Piano and Harpsichord
Modern Variation: Var 25 on Harpsichord
Var 25 on Piano and Harpsichord
Discovered Trap: Var 26 on Harpsichord
Var 26 on Piano and Harpsichord
End Game: Var 27 on Harpsichord
Var 27 on Piano and Harpsichord
Var 27 on Piano and Harpsichord (coda)
Mate in Two Moves: Var 28 on Harpsichord
Var 28 on Piano and Harpsichord (1st move)
Var 28 on Piano and Harpsichord (2nd move)
Queen to Kind Eight - Check: Var 29 on Harpsichord
Manhattan Variation: Var 30 on Harpsichord
Var 30 on Piano and Harpsichord
Check Mate: Aria da capo on Harpsichord
Aria da capo on Piano and Harpsichord

Marjana Lewis (Harpsichord); John Lewis (Piano improvisations)

Philips 832588

Apr 24, 1987

CD / TT: 49:24

 

46

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-5]
J.S. Bach: Harpsichord Works - Cembalowerke [Box Set] [B-3]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Ton Koopman (Harpsichord)

Erato

May 1987

CD / TT: 62:22
8-CD / TT:

Recorded at Oud-Katholieke Kerk Maria Minor, Utrecht, Holland.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [62:23]
Buy this album at:
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.de | Amazon.de
Box Set: Amazon.com | Amazon.de


47

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 [K-1]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988:
1. Aria + Variations 1-5 [7:50]
2. Variations 6-10 [5:35]
3. Variations 11-15 [7:50]
4. Variations 16-20 [6:20]
5. Variations 21-26 [8:45]
6. Variations 27-30 + Aria da-capo [6:50]

Hédi Salánki (Harpsichord)

Price-Less K-13389
Price-Less ýD-1418X

Jun 29-30, 1987

MC / TT:
CD / TT: 43:20

Recorded at Church of The Holy Trinity, New York City, New York, USA.
Prodcucer & Engineer: David B. Hancock.
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [44:11]
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48

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Eva Nordenfelt (Harpsichord)

Proprius 9999

Jul 6-8, 1987

CD / TT: 65:13

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49

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen [K-11]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Tatiana Nikolayeva (Piano)

Bluebell 043

Sep 9, 1987

CD / TT: 70:05

Recorded at Berwald Hall, Stockholm, Sweden.
4th recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by T. Nikolayeva.
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50

J.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Jean Guillou (Organ)

Dorian 90110

Nov 1987

CD / TT: 53:36

Recorded at Eglise Notre-Dame des Neiges, Alpe d'Huez, France.
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CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.de


51

New Age Bach: The Goldberg Variations [K-2]
Bach-Spiegelman: The Goldberg Variations, a Digital Transcription (The Goldberg V)
[K-2]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988, transcribed to synthesizer by Joel Spiegelman

Joel Spiegelman (Synthesizer) [Kurzweil 250 Digital Synthesizer]

East-West Records 25P2-2454
East-West: 90927-2
JSI Productions 3270-1

Nov 1987 [released 1988]

CD / TT: 53:41

Recorded at Unique Studios, New York City, New York. USA.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by J. Spiegelman.
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Music Download: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | CD Baby


52

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations / Art of the Fugue
[A-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Barbara Harbach (Harpsichord) [Willard Martin]

Gallante Gasparo GG-1018
Gasparo GSCD-282-3

1987

CD / TT: 67:08
3-CD / TT: 150:05

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1988

 

53

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen vierter Teil der Klavierübung, BWV 988
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations
[K-1]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Heinz Wunderlich (Harpsichord)

Falca
Organum Records 881.010

Jan 14, 1988

CD / TT: 77:26

 

54

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-7]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Scott Ross (Harpsichord)

EMI 49058
Virgin Veritas 61869

Jan 28, 1988

CD / TT: 75:44

Recorded at Salle Blanqui, Paris, France.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by S. Ross.
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Scott Ross
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work (Live 1985) + Complete Work (Studio 1988) [145:07]
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55

J.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations [K-8]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Huguette Dreyfus (Harpsichord) [Henri Hemsch, 1754, Paris, restored in 1970.]

Denon 3677

Nov 10, 1988

CD / TT: 79:15

 

56

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variationen; J.P. Sweelinck: Fantasia 'Bach" [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988, transcribed for accordion [55:23]

Stefan Hussong (Accordion)

Thorofon (Bella Musica Edition) 2045

1988

CD / TT: 67:16

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57

J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Varijacije BWV 988 [K-2]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Višnja Mažuran (Harpsichord)

Jugoton LP6-22021024

1988

2-LP / TT: 96:31

 

58

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Michel Kiener (Harpsichord) [made by William Dowd in Paris in 1978, modelled on an instrument made by N. Blanchet in 1730; tuned according to the unequal system of Bach]

Cercle Kallistos 1004

c1988

CD / TT:

 

59

Jean Tews: Composer Masterworks Vol. 2: Bach: The Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [CD: 54 min; MP3: 53:52]

Jean Tews (Piano) [Kawai EX Concert Grand piano]

Jean Tews Piano JTP-002
=

1988-1991

CD / TT: 54 min
MP3 / TT: 53:52

Recorded in a recording studio at the artist's home in London, Ontario, Canada.
Listen on YouTube:
CD: Complete Album [Playlist; 32 Tracks; TT: 54:26]
Listen on Jean Tews Website:
CD: Complete Album
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1989

 

60

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-2]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Keith Jarrett (Harpsichord)

ECM 839622

Jan 1989

CD / TT: 61:39

Recorded at Yatsugatake Kohgen Ongakudoh, Japan.
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Keith Jarrett
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61

J.S. Bach - The Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - Andrei Vieru live in Paris (debut recital) [KV-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [44:44]

Andreï Vieru (Piano)

YouTube

Feb 22, 1989

Audio / TT: 76:56

Recorded live at Maison de la Radio, Paris, France. Debut recital, organised by Nicolas Bacri & Charles Aznavour.
2nd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by A. Vieru.
Listen on YouTube:

Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [44:44]


62

Kawalla Plays Bach: Goldberg Variations - Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in Dm [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [52:04]

Bronislawa Kawalla (Piano)

Polskie Nagrania
Muza 055

Feb 23, 1989

CD / TT: 72:05

Recorded at National Philharmonic, Warsaw, Poland.
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63

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [K-2]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Lars Ulrik Mortensen (Harpsichord) [Thomas Mandrup Poulsen 1984, after Ruckers]

Kontrapunkt 32023

Mar 20-22, 1989

CD / TT: 72:45

Recorded at Kastelskirken, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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64

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations; Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [44:23]

Samuel Bartos (Piano)

Connoisseur Society 4176

May 1989

CD / TT: 56:00

Recorded at Music Hall, Tarrytown, New York, USA.
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65

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [74:56]

Pierre Réach (Piano)

Cybella CY-1107

Jun 16-18, 1989

CD / TT: 74:56

Recorded at Salle Adyar, Paris, France.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by P. Réach.


66

J.S. Bach: Variationi Goldberg (BWV 988) [K-1]

 

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [101:41]

Sergio Vartolo (Harpsichord) [by Christian Zell; copy of Barthelemy Formentelli]

Tactus TC-680290
=

Jun 23/26, 1989

2-CD / TT: 101:41
MP3 / TT: 101:36

Recorded at Eremo di Ronzano, Bologna, Italy.
Sound Technician: Roberto Meo; Artistic Director: Sigrid Lee.
One of the longest GV recordings. S. Vartolo played all the refrains as Bach indicated.
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Sergio Vartolo
Listen on YouTube:
Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Complete Work [101:50] | Complete Work [101:50] | Complete Work [101:51] Complete Album [Playlist, 32 Tracks, TT: 102:07]
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67

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Daniel Barenboim (Piano)

Erato 45468
Teldec

Oct 12, 1989

CD / TT: 79:55

Recorded live at Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentine.
1st recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by D. Barenboim.
Discussions: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - played by Daniel Barenboim
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68

J.S. Bach: The Goldberg Variations [K-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [45:15]

Andrew Rangell (Piano)

Dorian Recordings 90138

Oct 1989

CD / TT: 72:58

Recorded at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, NY, USA.
1st recording of Goldberg BWV 988 by A. Rangell.
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69

Bach: Goldberg Variations [S-1]

Goldberg Variations BWV 988

Zuzana Ruzickova (Harpsichord)

Supraphon

Mid-Late 1980's ?

LP / TT:

3rd recording of Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by Z. Ruzickova.


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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (January 2004 - June 2023)
Thanks to contributors: André Defossez
(April 2020); Matthias Hansen (July 2010); Edward Jasiewicz (January 2009); William Kasimer (October 2012); Teddy Kaufman (May 2007); Gustavo Quandt (June 2007); Thomas Radleff (February 2004); Bernard Sherman (May 2007); Serge Smirnoff (March 2020, June 2020)

Goldberg Variations BWV 988: Details
Copmplete Recordings: 1900-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1994 | 1995-1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
Comparative Review: Goldberg Variations on Piano: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
Comparative Review: Round-Up of Goldberg Variations Recordings: Recordings | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7
Reviews of Individual Recordings: GV - R. Barami, J. Crossland, O. Dantone, D. Propper | GV - M. Cole | GV - J. Crossland | GV - E. Dershavina | GV - S. Dinnerstein | GV - R. Egarr [Lehman] | GV - R. Egarr [Satz] | GV - R. Egarr [Bright] | GV - Feltsman | GV- P. Hantai | GV - P. Hantaï (2nd) | GV - K. Haugsand | GV - A. Hewitt | GV - R. Holloway | GV- H. Ingolfsdottir | GV- K. Ishizaka | GV - J. Jando | GV - B. Lagacé | GV - G. Leonhardt | GV- K. Lifschitz | GV - A. Newman | GV - T. Nikolayeva 3rd | GV- J. Payne | GV - W. Riemer | GV - C. Rousset | GV - S. Schepkin, M. Yudina & P. Serkin | GV - A. Schiff [ECM] | GV- H. Small | GV - M. Suzuki | GV - G. Toth | GV - K.v. Trich | GV - R. Tureck [Satz] | GV - R. Tureck [Lehman] | GV- B. Verlet | GV - A. Vieru | GV - J. Vinikour | GV - A. Weissenberg | GV - Z. Xiao-Mei
General Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Quodlibet in GV | GV for Strings
Discussions of Individual Recordings: GV - D..Barenboim | GV - P.J. Belder | GV - E. Dershavina | GV - S. Dinnerstein | GV - R. Egarr | GV - V. Feltsman | GV - C. Frisch | GV - G. Gould | GV - P. Hantaï | GV - R. Holloway | GV - J. Jando | GV - K. Jarrett | GV - G. Leonhardt | GV - V. Makin | GV - A. Newman | GV - S. Ross | GV - A. Schiff | GV - R. Schirmer | GV - H. Small | GV - G. Sultan | GV - G. Toth | GV - R. Tureck | GV - S. Vartolo | GV - B. Verlet
Articles: The Quodlibet as Represented in Bach’s Final Goldberg Variation BWV 988/30 [T. Braatz]


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