Bach: Goldberg Variations Sungyun Cho

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Goldberg Variations, BWV 988:
• 1Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: I. Aria04:32
• 2Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: II. Variation 1 a 1 Clav.02:01
• 3Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: III. Variation 2 a 1 Clav01:41
• 4Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: IV. Variation 3 Canone all’Unisono. a 1 Clav.02:02
• 5Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 4 a 1 Clav.00:57
• 6Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: VI. Variation 5 a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.02:13
• 7Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: VII. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav.01:28
• 8Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: VIII. Variation 7 al tempo di Giga01:46
• 9Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XI. Variation 8 a 2 Clav.02:23
• 10Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: X. Variation 9 Canone alla Terza a 1 Clav.01:59
• 11Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XI. Variation 10 Fughetta. a 1 Clav.01:34
• 12Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XII. Variation 11 a 2 Clav.02:24
• 13Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIII. Variation 12 Canone alla Quarta in moto contrario03:25
• 14Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIV. Variation 13 a 2 Clav.05:23
• 15Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XV. Variation 14 a 2 Clav.02:12
• 16Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XVI. Variation 15 Canone alla Quinta a 1 Clav.04:20
• 17Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XVII. Variation 16 Ouverture a 1 Clav.02:46
• 18Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XVIII. Variation 17 a 2 Clav.02:14
• 19Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIX. Variation 18 Canone alla Sesta a 1 Clav.01:19
• 20Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XX. Variation 19 a 1 Clav.01:22
• 21Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXI. Variation 20 a 2 Clav.02:28
• 22Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXII. Variation 21 Canone alla Settima03:16
• 23Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXIII. Variation 22 a 1 Clav.01:15
• 24Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIV. Variation 23 a 2 Clav.02:18
• 25Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXV. Variation 24 Canone all'Ottava a 1 Clav.02:47
• 26Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXVI. Variation 25 a 2 Clav.07:21
• 27Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXVII. Variation 26 a 2 Clav.02:13
• 28Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXVIII. Variation 27 Canone alla Nona a 2 Clav.01:48
• 29Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXIX. Variation 28 a 2 Clav.02:04
• 30Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXX. Variation 29 a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.02:12
• 31Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXX. Variation 30 a 1 Clav. Quodlibet01:58
• 32Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXXII. Aria da Capo04:43
• Total Runtime01:22:24

Info for Bach: Goldberg Variations

Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” are based on a wonderful aria in an A/B structure, taken from the second Anna Magdalena notebook. The aria is then followed by 30 variations, built on the base line. Every third variation has a “canon” form, and every canon is based on a larger interval (starting from a unison, then a second, third etc.). The “Goldberg Variations” are one of the masterpieces of which every keyboard virtuoso wants to present his personal rendition. Sungyun Cho’s version is distinguished by her poetic approach, her flowing way of playing the piece, embellishing it in good taste and keeping a constant energy.

Sungyun Cho, harpsichord

Sungyun Cho
began her musical studies in Seoul, South Korea, at the Seoul Arts High School, and at the Yonsei University with Professor Kwak Tong-soon. From there she went to the Royal Conservatory of The Hague where she studied harpsichord performance and chamber music with such internationally renowned pedagogues as Jacques Ogg, Patrick Ayrton, and Ryo Terakado. Throughout her studies, she performed across Europe as a soloist and chamber musician, and she completed her program in The Hague with the highest marks and distinction. After graduation, Cho’s career grew rapidly, and she quickly drew the attention of many around the world.

Cho has given recitals in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Korea, Japan, Bolivia, Peru, Columbia, and Chile. She is sought after as a performer for music festivals and prestigious concert halls such as Les Éphémères in France; La Caixa Foundation and Circulo Bach in Spain; Kirchheimer Konzertwinter in Germany; Kioi Hall and the Fukuoka Early Music Festival in Japan; the Handel Festival, Yonsei University Church Sunday Concert Series, Goeun Museum concert series, and Korea University in Korea; and the Early Music Chiquito Festival and La Paz Music College in Bolivia; the Maene Piano Museum concert series in Belgium; the Bach Festival in Poland; at Alberto Hurtado University in Chile; and on the De Glind early music concert series and Limburg Organ Festival in The Netherlands.

As an ensemble player, Cho is a member of Tokyo Baroque and Animaccordi, directed by Ryo Terakado, and she regularly plays with the Belgian ensemble Il Gardellino. As a teacher, she has been an assistant for the harpsichord studio at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, and has been invited to present guest lectures and master classes in many music festivals. She is also music director of the DaeJoen Early Music Festival in Korea.

Her CD of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was released on the Belgian label Passacaille. Recordings of Scarlatti Sonatas and the Telemann Paris Quartet are currently in production.

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