Album Johann Sebastian Bach
Following his acclaimed album Johann Sebastian Bach (2018), pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has now recorded the monumental Goldberg Variations, winning his first Grammy in the category of 'Best Classical Instrumental Solo'. Ólafsson had dreamed of recording this work for 25 years. The accompanying booklet includes a profound essay in which he not only reflects on the history of the work but also explains his interpretative decisions in the studio. For Ólafsson, the brilliance of the Goldberg Variations lies primarily in the details: He emphasizes that each individual variation should completely captivate the listener with its unique drama and impact. It's about immersing oneself in each wonderful little microcosm and finding joy in its discovery.
The goal is to immerse oneself in each wonderful little microcosm and find joy in its discovery.