Michel Kiener – Bach: Goldberg Variations (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

With this recording, Swiss harpsichordist Michel Kiener presents his interpretation of the Goldberg Variations, one of Bach’s absolute masterpieces. completed both his piano and harpsichord studies at the Geneva Conservatoire, where he won the prize of virtuosity in both disciplines. He perfected his art with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam and was laureate of the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition. Due to his versatility and his passion for chamber music, Kiener has performed with many outstanding artists such as Christophe Coin, the Kuijken brothers, Ryo Terakado and singers such as Marta Almajano and Jennifer Smith. As a soloist he performed with the ensembles Il Giardino Armonico and Il Gardellino. Michel Kiener performs the Goldberg Variations on his magnificent harpsichord with sumptuous bass made by William Dowd in Paris in 1978, modelled on an instrument made by Nicolas Blanchet in 1730.

Tracklist:
01. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: I. Aria (04:29)
02. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: II. Variatio 1 a 1 Clav. (02:35)
03. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: III. Variatio 2 a 1 Clav. (01:43)
04. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: IV. Variatio 3 a 1 Clav. Canone all’Unisono (02:45)
05. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: V. Variatio 4 a 1 Clav. (01:15)
06. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: VI. Variatio 5 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. (02:11)
07. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: VII. Variatio 6 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Seconda (01:17)
08. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: VIII. Variatio 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. Al tempo di Giga (01:56)
09. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: IX. Variatio 8 a 2 Clav. (02:21)
10. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: X. Variatio 9 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Terza (02:00)
11. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XI. Variatio 10 a 1 Clav. Fughetta (01:41)
12. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XII. Variatio 11 a 2 Clav. (02:41)
13. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIII. Variatio 12 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Quarta in moto contrario (03:45)
14. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIV. Variatio 13 a 2 Clav. (05:17)
15. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XV. Variatio 14 a 2 Clav. (02:33)
16. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XVI. Variatio 15 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Quinta (Andante) (03:57)
17. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XVII. Variatio 16 a 1 Clav. Ouverture (03:12)
18. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XVIII. Variatio 17 a 2 Clav. (02:31)
19. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XIX. Variatio 18 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Sexta (01:32)
20. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XX. Variatio 19 a 1 Clav. (01:09)
21. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXI. Variatio 20 a 2 Clav. (02:35)
22. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXII. Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima (02:28)
23. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXIII. Variatio 22 a 1 Clav. alla breve (01:32)
24. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXIV. Variatio 23 a 2 Clav. (02:51)
25. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXV. Variatio 24 a 1 Clav. Canone all’Ottava (03:59)
26. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXVI. Variatio 25 a 2 Clav. Adagio (06:51)
27. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXVII. Variatio 26 a 2 Clav. (03:01)
28. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXVIII. Variatio 27 a 2 Clav. Canone alla Nona (02:02)
29. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXIX. Variatio 28 a 2 Clav. (03:05)
30. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXX. Variatio 29 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. (02:25)
31. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXXI. Variatio 30 a 1 Clav. Quodlibet (01:50)
32. Michel Kiener – Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXXII. Aria da capo (04:33)