J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations

[@BrilliantClassics]

Tracklist: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: 00:00:00 I. Aria 00:04:27 II. Variatio 1 00:06:32 III. Variatio 2 00:07:58 IV. Variatio 3, canone all’unisono 00:09:41 V. Variatio 4 00:10:50 VI. Variatio 5 00:12:24 VII. Variatio 6, canone alla seconda 00:13:41 VIII. Variatio 7 00:15:22 IX. Variatio 8 00:17:22 X. Variatio 9, canone alla terza 00:19:21 XI. Variatio 10, fughetta 00:21:01 XII. Variatio 11 00:23:17 XIII. Variatio 12, canone alla quarta 00:25:25 XIV. Variatio 13 00:29:20 XV. Variatio 14 00:31:38 XVI. Variatio 15, canone alla quinta, andante 00:36:17 XV. Variatio 16, ouverture 00:39:31 XVI. Variatio 17 00:41:44 XVII. Variatio 18, canone alla sesta 00:43:25 XVIII. Variatio 19 00:44:55 XIX. Variatio 20 00:47:03 XX. Variatio 21, canone alla settima 00:50:38 XXI. Variatio 22 00:52:15 XXII. Variatio 23 00:54:29 XXIII. Variatio 24, canone all’ottava 00:56:59 XXIV. Variatio 25 01:04:54 XXV. Variatio 26 01:07:02 XXVI. Variatio 27, canone alla nona 01:08:45 XXVII. Variatio 28 01:11:04 XXVIII. Variatio 29 01:12:58 XXIX. Variatio 30, quodlibet 01:14:43 XXX. Aria da capo

[@RalphHancock]

I was wondering how XXX sections could include the Aria twice and 30 variations, and found the mistake. After XVI, Variatio 15, the roman numbering drops back to XV instead of going on to XVII. Bach would have been annoyed. Worth correcting to complete the perfection of a wonderful performance of one of the greatest keyboard works of all time.

[@patri1689]

Thank you.

[@masakane6190]

(σ´Д｀)σ湯かや

[@myriamleyden5942]

😊😂😊

[@classicalconcerto6742]

A lifetime is not enough for music, for the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, my heavenly beloved...

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The mental comfort of this masterpiece is irreplaceable

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The Greatness of Bach is unspeakable

[@orangewater9257]

Whoever performer is, the Bach's music always vibrates the human mind.

[@micaelabonetti949]

I'm almost without breath in discovering tonight this to me unknown pianist playing Bach with such fantasy, tenderness, fire when required, personality: sensationnel!

[@PS-kd1if]

You are not alone. Yuan Sheng is a hidden gem of Bach.

[@tianqihang4322]

He is professor in a very prestigious Chinese conservatory

[@silvercat2814]

Wow! Such a comentary! Micaela I like your laconic, beatiful and finally truly expressions of love to the art of piano.

[@michaelryan473]

Such brilliance and soul. Only Glenn Gould’s second version of the Goldbergs has moved me to tears in the transition from the aria to the first variation. Now I have two. (Embarrassing for this tough old Irishman listening to this while his dear wife, a pianist in her youth, is sitting next to him.) Yes, there are many gifted pianist out there today (thank God), but somehow Yuan Sheng brought me to tears in that transition, and the mastery of the whole. Bravo maestro. And thank you.

[@Schleiermacher1000]

Dear Mr. Sheng, unfortunately you will not read these lines. Nevertheless, I state my wish. Please also play in the English suites! Your Bach is the best I've heard so far. Many Thanks.

[@newcenturypianists3195]

Yuan Sheng is amazing! This recording of the Goldberg Variations is just remarkable in every way. He shows utmost respect for the music. He has wonderful sensitivity, sound, articulation, and voicing. In my humble opinion, he deserves far more recognition!

[@steveegallo3384]

Yes.....this is Sensational......BRAVO Maestro....from Acapulco!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

All of Bach’s music is a treasure for earthlings

[@johnkramer2866]

Yuan Sheng thank you for this great performance

[@fransmeersman2334]

I've become an old man with the unforgettable version of Glenn Gould. But I've last heard the Partitas with Yuan Sheng and he is like an other music lover said here in the comments, a titan. So once again dear Brillant Classics thankyou very much.

[@sanjosemike3137]

Frans Meersman I too “grew up” with Glenn. But sometimes I get tired of forced staccato passages where Bach never intended them, or a ridiculously accelerated tempo. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[@peteroreilly8060]

I too like this quite nice sound , but it sounds more like Debussy than Bach. I still have not heard any better than Glenn Gould on this work. That's both of Glenn's versions.

[@walterstoffel4714]

The only thing missing is Glenn's grunts and groans. Actually, I don't miss them at all. walterstoffelauthor.com

[@hauscchildt6418]

Gould had a unique way with his hands

[@user-rf4tl7mc3c]

Спасибо, дорогой Юань! Ваше исполнение-настоящее Чудо, которое уже вошло одной из самых ярких страниц в историю мирового музыкального Искусства! 🌺

[@shin-i-chikozima]

You have opened the door of the healing room You'll start to feel more comfortable by now while listening to this masterpiece From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@justinwaldman3716]

I love the liberties Yuan takes with the music - as he seems to dance through the music. Thank you for posting this.

[@woojongson5431]

I love your simple but brilliant review.

[@robertcohn8858]

A wonderful brain relaxer. This marvelous performance actually seems to jog my "little gray cells" into increased activity. Thank you for posting.

[@bilni2009]

the pure perfection. Pure love and compassion. Thanks a lot for share with us!!!

[@BrilliantClassics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephanebelizaire3627]

Vivat for J.S.Bach ! and Bravo Yuan Sheng !

[@emiliennebarret6150]

Le monde sans frontières, celui qui permet à la musique (aux arts en général et du plus haut niveau), d'appartenir à tous, nous prouve que la beauté est accessible à tous les humains de cette Terre. Ecouter ce pianiste issu de la patrie de Confucius ,nous donner, avec son génie propre, à entendre un génie allemand impérissable. Voilà qui abat toutes les frontières tracées par l'Homme. Mais il s'agit d'Art au sommet, qui n'a jamais besoin d'armes. Les artistes authentiques sont les seuls exemples que les humains doués de coeur, de sensibilité, de générosité,( les autres également et si possible), doivent prendre pour modèle. La Beauté qui suscite l'Amour doit être notre unique guide. Artistes de toute la terre vous êtes nos sauveurs. Les seuls !!!

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

THIS pianist Is a giant!!!!

[@marisacameron4810]

As a home grown Canadian I am enamored with Glenn Gould's interpretation. This however is crisp, articulate and has a lovely resonance in the treble. This is what I am falling asleep to tonight. The merits of Bach cannot be overestimated.

[@annickvanisacker7802]

i quite agree with you. I thought Gould was the best but this is wonderful.

[@davidfloren5339]

And as you might not know, these variations were composed in no small part to help JS Bach's patron relax and get some better quality sleep than he was getting at the time when the commission was entered into.

[@marcjohnson4830]

I miss the humming.

[@rodrigotoscano7533]

Yuan Shang has quickly become one of my favorite pianists. Architecture and coloration are excellently balanced. The rhythms are always well thought out but executed with an attention to the unfolding moments of the present.

[@coolmacho975]

Sheng´s interpretation has nothing to envy Gould´s .Bach is very complex and Sheng is among the very few pianists that understood Bach .

[@SW-wf3gy]

If you enjoy it, please buy this online. It is a respect for the artist's hard work and dedication. Treat others how you want to be treated.

[@staticloud2998]

"Rudeness is epidemic."

[@Himmelsky87]

I only listen to it by pleasure. Nothing and no one brought me here.

[@M4r1a_Schn33]

a pleasure to listen to. Bach would be thrilled.

[@holising4918]

The best rendition

[@ThepareeLi]

The clarity of Prof Sheng's playing is beautiful and provides insight into some details that can otherwise be lost or blurred. The various voices are somehow so distinct even though they are on the same instrument. You almost get the sense that you can seethe layers being carefully weaved together. Amazing execution and technical proficiency--definitely a refreshing take on the variations.

[@newtonqueiroz7098]

Light, sensible, delightful.

[@ilpelideachillemanlio7965]

Ringrazio di cuore colui che ha caricato su KZbin questa bellissima versione delle Variazioni Goldberg di Bach, eseguite dal pianista Yuan Sheng, che personalmente non conoscevo.

[@ollehedstrom3536]

Bach’s keyboard compositions greatly benefit from being played on a modern piano. Don’t you agree? This recording was awesome. Many thanks for uploading!

[@erreenecu7706]

Not at all.

[@ollehedstrom3536]

@@erreenecu7706 So you don’t think Bach would have appreciated a modern grand piano or upright piano?

[@manuelnuman]

I am certain Bach would have loved to play the modern piano

[@mandralerdinc5138]

listen to such music works deeply feel the existence of my soul. thanks bach and yuan sheng. ☺❤

[@harveyperkoff6325]

my nostrils flare.. my neck tingles.. my head is aroused with the sound of Bach.. this performance is an equal to the great GGs...is it better???...You who listen to sublime music....only know.. Thanks for reading my comments ......Harvey Perkoff

[@carlosbashuertas]

There are many wonderful interpretations and this is one of them, perhaps among the best.

[@wcsxwcsx]

A delicate performance, which I'm sure will be welcomed by many.

[@WarinPartita6]

So beautifully phrased, well articulated, wonderful multi-voicing and shrewd contrasts, especially of emotions and styles. BIG, BIG THANKS for positing this fantastic rendition of the Bach masterpiece. :-))))

[@IvanGreindl]

Une interprétation tout à fait *exceptionnelle* alliant sensibilité, virtuosité, équilibre des tempi... Quel artiste !

[@judithvera5480]

Sublime, celestial, cosmico, gracias Brilliant Classics!

[@fredsharp7419]

I first tuned in to this performance just to see how Yuan Sheng managed such a monumental masterpiece. I stayed ans listened to every note! No since Glenn Gould's early recording of this work have I been so mesmerized! Yes, Sheng takes a few liberties with the 'style' - BUT - I often felt I was hearing these variations for the first time. Such superb control of touch. A magnificent performance! Thank you so much for uploading it.

[@eugeneferdinandvictordelac8803]

Much preferable to Gould's ultra mechanical touch... This IS music.

[@jayakumarkaarikuzhy4713]

Please hear both together. I have been listening to Gould's interpretations while going to bed almost every day since 1992, if my memory is correct, and I used to switch off the music player while accidentally getting up in the middle of the night. Additional advantage, in the case of Gould, was I didn't have to adjust the volume control of the music player often.

[@leomariamandy007]

You have to wonder. It's more than notes on a scale. And, there are only a few composers that truly embrace, our heart and soul. I have a theory...these men and women are Angels on loan; God's way of letting us know, we are His beloved children and each note is a tap on our shoulder, with God saying, Be Loving And Good To One Another.

[@condor07uk]

Ready when you are, Sergeant Pembry

[@user-mi2hs5or5r]

I will have you for dinner.

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

Lamb chops, extra rare.

[@OneSliceNation]

Haha so erie

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Where did I leave my pen? 🤔

[@abcaka1236]

🤣

[@mariaasombrada3964]

simply sublime

[@LukeFaulkner]

Beautiful performance. This is a titan of a work to play.

[@supawels3627]

Sehr fein und sensibel gespielt.

[@victorious4701]

This cover art just SCREAMS "Fantasia". I love it! Very inspiring.

[@lorrelllouchard1234]

Exquisite! Such sensitive playing!

[@user-fu6tt8qq4v]

아름다운 피아노 연주곡 잘 들었습니다~감사합니다~🎵🎹🌿🍀☘🌹🌹☘🍀🌿❤❤

[@amandahernandezyanez8921]

Espiritual, elevado, tranquilizante... 👏👏👏

[@bronsonlkm5875]

Thanks, excellent, amazing piece for all! Sounds good n light, beautiful lovely music tune. Peace and calm the mind n heart. Absolutely love the combination of sounds n music! Infinite love!🙏🎶

[@sunflower-ik1mf]

My all time favourite 💞 It's beyond perfection 👏👍

[@trancosomarcus]

He is phenomenal

[@olgaucraigg1978]

"El poder curativo de la música" compuesta por Bach para un hombre enfermo que se curó gracias a esta composición, el hombre en agradecimiento le regalo una copa de oro repleta de monedas también de oro

[@sherlock5141]

Beautiful!

[@tlipovsek]

Not only do I love your interpretation, but through your Bach I discovered it anew.

[@user-xs1xu5ol7g]

Very good music 🎶

[@dophonggaming]

inspired and deeply. Tks so much!

[@deciduousdiscipline9592]

Simply beautiful. Thanks

[@spoeliewoeliespoelstra8791]

Beautiful i guess this is made in heaven 🎼🎼🎼

[@stephenenders2066]

This is timeless music

[@bebokind423]

This is so beautiful

[@akrishnaa]

Brilliant, stunning!

[@wolfram9669]

Slow pace, dry sound... A personal and interesting interpretation of one of the greatest works in the history of music. I like it.

[@TheSoteriologist]

Unexpectedly brilliant.

[@irinamironova8677]

Благодарю за полученное удовольствие!

[@louduva9849]

Gorgeous!

[@christianhabeck3299]

Wonderful. Like many people, I love both Glenn Gould versions, but it doesn't mean he has the monopoly on GV!

[@Giovannatornabuoni]

Fantastic

[@hl5bxw]

Beautiful and beautiful ..

[@user-np8dn6bc6c]

Variation 8 is very lively whereas variation 9 is very soothing❤

[@mirkovic]

Woah... another great version.. Tempo feels so right ❤️

[@marekmarek3397]

This is true beautiful

[@Marianofrv]

Sin duda una interpretación para guardar en la memoria y el corazón. Gracias

[@boglarkaandras6565]

Hihetetlenül gyönyörű szép!!

[@patriciohuaiquimil9647]

Magnifico,sin cortes comerciales,solo musica. Felicitaciones.

[@titicatfollies6615]

Such deep enjoyment! THank you!

[@genkihoriguchi5612]

ty

[@anne-marielemeille5163]

Superbe, Merci beaucoup. Très léger !!!!!!!

[@erwinklement1215]

Masterpiece 🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶

[@emin1461]

Magnificent

[@boglarkaandras6565]

Mennyei!! Zseniális!! Fenséges!!

[@eduardoroberts6610]

Musica q revela q el alma existe porque uno siente la caricias q Bach ha creado c su musica

[@rsjmd]

It's okay to rate them as equivalent, just somewhat different, respecfully. No need to think of either as superior.

[@brendandonnelly5879]

Sublime stuff. 👏

[@tomjohn8733]

Timeless...

[@martinschwehla4704]

Viele wunderschöne Details, auf die uns Glenn Gould teilweise die Sicht verstellt hat...

[@davidsosa538]

Great version

[@antoniodithiene8740]

fantastica esecuzione

[@vitalfayard7475]

Juste magnifique

[@charlesshivoder2887]

Hello from Pennsylvania. Very nicely played and I like the crystal clear clarity of the recording. Of course, we all love the Glenn Gould rendition which we all grew up with. I feel that I am more intimately connected with Gould on his recording, maybe because at several points you can hear him gasp for breath. But in all ways this is a also fine recording of one of Bach’s masterpieces. Many Thanks!! CAS

[@JXS63J]

No we don't ALL love the Gould recordings. I was lucky enough to "grow up" with Peter Serkin's recording. Gould came later, and in comparison, is fast, show-offy, a bragging speedster of a recording, and, compared to Serkin, almost unmusical. Serkin, Andras Schiff, Angela Hewitt, and others gives this towering masterpiece the interpretation it deserves. Wilhelm Kempff does not! And I'll pass on Lang Lang...

[@charlesshivoder2887]

Jeffrey Sonheim Wow!! Folks do read these comments. Well, thank you from Pennsylvania for your response. I’m so glad that you enjoy the Serkin version. It’s wonderful that we can hear different versions of these works. I wouldn’t presume to tell you which is better. You should enjoy the version.you like. You have your opinion and I have mine. Happy listening!! CAS .

[@Anaraquel38]

Delicadeza! Muito obrigada! 😊🇧🇷👩‍💻📣🏅

[@lauraburbano4589]

beautiful work!!!

[@marcioferreira7557]

Cada canção é mais linda que a outra.

[@TheViewer1956]

After Glenn Gould, I find that Yuan Sheng “nailed” it! Hats off! Mais par respect au grand Gould, je garderai toujours celui de Yuan Sheng en deuxième place, quoi que je commence à aimer la version dansante du Goldberg variations

[@johndobson1899]

59 comments so far without a Hanibal joke.. encouraging ! 30 variations and I play each one on the appropriate day of the month...badly, but I don't care cause it's a good start to the day !

[@litoboy5]

Great

[@Talldude88]

I have always loved the Goldberg Variations ever since I heard Glen Gould play them. Listening to this rendition right now! :)

[@elivazquez7582]

.excelente música!

[@kayausiu8090]

Tatiana is my Madonna. Yuan Sheng is my Li Bo. A lover of Bach. I am listening to him for the first time today.

[@ic1013]

She is amazing, Sublime

[@wolfram9669]

He is.

[@bunsyouota2579]

bach's lullaby by keyboard.

[@patri1689]

It's akin to criminality to add a commercial in these kind if classical music !!!!

[@renep9968]

Download the add blocker for youtube

[@ruperttmls7985]

Or buy the original CD

[@lauraarce7070]

Amazing.😘