Classical music is the heart and soul of the original giving thanks. Simone dinnerstein, a far cry present remarkable goldberg variations. The goldberg variations by mark glanville paperback. Dinnerstein brings her own pianistic expressivity to the goldberg variations, probing each variation as if it were something completely new. Simone dinnerstein listen and stream free music, albums. She runs the popular blog, investigating choice time. Bach was a clear choice for dinnerstein, who became a sudden classical star in 2007 with her selffinanced interpretation of the goldberg variations. I suspect that levit has lived longer with rzewskis variations. Well leslie, thats one opinion of simone dinnerstein. Jan 23, 2011 pianist simone dinnerstein piano classical music 7274686 portrait cbs for years, critics considered glenn goulds interpretation of the goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach to be the.
I was browsing at emusic last month and found the recording. Dinnersteins recording of the goldberg variations is. Jan 31, 2012 simone dinnersteins recital at the music center at strathmore focused on mainstream classics at the gentler end of the spectrum. Simone dinnerstein and pam tanowitzs new work for goldberg. Bachs goldberg variations are among his most beloved works in the classical canon, and pianist simone dinnerstein put her own distinctive. Library of congress cataloguing in publication data williams, peter f. The goldberg variations is the last of a series of keyboard music bach published under the title of clavierubung, and is often regarded as the most serious and ambitious composition ever written for harpsichord. Dinnersteins goldberg variations was recorded in the neoclassic auditorium of the academy of arts and letters in new york in march 2005. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. After simone dinnerstein s triumphant new york recital debut at carnegie halls weill recital hall in november 2005, the new york times described her interpretation of j.
Variation 3 canone allunisono simone dinnerstein j. Ultimately it comes down to the personality of the keyboard player to make something out of the goldberg variations that stands apart from the pack, and young pianist simone dinnerstein has managed to do that with her. I looked at her and said, im not doing goldberg variations, ms. Rarely has so much unpleasantness been put into a fictional character. Enjoy the virtuosity of bachs goldberg variations, now that his work is open and freely available for all of us. Based on a single ground bass theme, the variations display not only bachs exceptional knowledge of diverse styles of music of the. When the american pianist simone dinnerstein returns to ottawa next week she will be bringing an old friend j. Dec 22, 2011 then, dinnerstein selffunded a recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations, which leaked to the internet, and led to a debut album that rocketed to the top of the classical charts.
Dinnersteins recording of bachs goldberg variations, from 2007. Simone dinnerstein s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The work is believed to have been commissioned by a pupil of bachs named j. Psalm 104 estonian philharmonic chamber choirpaul hillier harmonia mundi 907311.
After simone dinnersteins triumphant new york recital debut at carnegie halls weill recital hall in november 2005, the new york times described her interpretation of j. Bachs demanding goldberg variations, and the music helped. Goldberg variations by simone dinnerstein 89408069222. An utterly distinctive voice in the forest of bach interpretation, ms. Even simone dinnersteins less consistent traversal operates at a higher level of engagement. When pianist simone dinnerstein and choreographer pam tanowitz began discussing an eveninglength dance collaboration in 2015, they faced an obvious question. Nov 05, 2007 when pianist simone dinnerstein became pregnant, she wanted to learn an appropriately momentous piece. Beautifully written and complexly conceived rarely are we transfixed. Im a totally untutored bach lover who went to hear simone dinnerstein with high expectationsand almost walked out. Goldberg variations simple english wikipedia, the free. Nevertheless, thankfully the goldberg variations is not that kind of a piece, its appeal is both immutable and universal.
Simone dinnerstein rekindles the magic of bachs goldberg. Eric schultz profiled pianist simone dinnerstein back in 2008, shortly after her ground breaking recording of j. At the opening of simone dinnerstein and pam tanowitzs new work for goldberg variations, the theatrethe stage, the auditoriumis plunged in utter darkness. The evening will begin with a performance by simone dinnerstein of three of bachs chorale preludes and schumanns fantasiestucke. The aria was not original with bach, but was probably based on a now lost french dance tune. Aria from goldberg variations simone dinerstein, piano telarc cd 80692 reading from albert schweizer on gratitude. Renee dinnerstein is the author of the book choice time. Bachs goldberg variations as, a thoughtfully conceived, thoroughly modern performance that seemed to take into account the development of western art music since bach.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. In new work for goldberg variations, pianist simone dinnerstein, an artist of true expressive force the washington post, and choreographer pam tanowitz, an unusually gifted and original dance. Awhile ago someone maybe me mentioned that simone dinnerstein had recoded the goldberg variations on the piano. Based on a single ground bass theme, the variations display not only bachs exceptional knowledge of diverse styles of music of the day but also. Classical pianist simone dinnerstein is famous for having selfreleased a successful album of bachs goldberg variations in 2007, and has since gone on to release a string of critically acclaimed solo albums. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 is a work for keyboard by johann sebastian bach. The story of mark glanvilles journey from violently bullied jewish boy goldberg is the real family name at pimlico comprehensive to principal bass with the lisbon opera via a period travelling the country as a member of the cockney reds, the notorious manchester unitedsupporting hooligans.
An award winning pianist, composer, and athlete, kimiko ishizaka brings a love and devotion to the music of j. The uploader has not made this video available in your country. Adrien interviews pianist simone dinnerstein about the goldberg variations concert in january 2016. Cantata 174 sinfonia accademia bizantina decca cd 4782718 cyrillus kreek. Listen to songs by simone dinnerstein for free with amazon music unlimited.
Simone dinnerstein mozart in havana music on vinyl. Bach which will thrill purists and aficionados, and make instant fans out of firsttime listeners. Simone dinnersteins profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The goldberg variations among other things shoves that ignored truth plainly in your face. Anne midgette, new york times 12007the goldberg variations made new. Bachs demanding goldberg variations, and the music helped lay the groundwork. The piano she plays, a 1903 hamburg steinway model d concert grand, was originally owned by the town council of hull. Simone dinnerstein born september 18, 1972 is an american classical pianist. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann sebastian bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. The fulbright triptych, mcmullen museum, boston college, september 9 december 8, 2019 video john thornton hopes for the lasting world simon dinnerstein art books prints reflections articles contact bio classes links news blog. They have a daughter, simone dinnerstein, a concert pianist. Dinnersteins recording of the goldberg variations is being released today by telarc. Simone andrea dinnerstein was born in new york, united states to a jewish family.
New work for goldberg variations nw for gv is an eveninglength piece for piano and seven dancers, created by classical pianist simone dinnerstein and choreographer pam tanowitz. Goldberg variations bwv 988 played by simone dinnerstein. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc goldberg variations, bwv 988. Jun 05, 2016 when the american pianist simone dinnerstein returns to ottawa next week she will be bringing an old friend j. Glenn gould conjured the genie in 1955 when he recorded the goldbergs for his first album. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. But why does a book s main character have to be likable. When pianist simone dinnerstein became pregnant, she wanted to learn an. Simone dinnersteins recital at the music center at strathmore focused on mainstream classics at the gentler end of the spectrum. Also note korevaars uncommonly forthright and animated approach to the minorkey variations, and observe how well he characterizes the quodlibets expansive, afterdinner sing along origin in contrast to simone dinerstein s overly reverential tiptoe thru the turnips, so to speak. But the path she took to fulfill that dream hasnt been by the book. Simone dinnerstein, 34, has made her career by breaking every rule in the book. This year features a tribute to bach, including simone dinnerstein.
To say the main character, gloria goldberg goldberg garrison gloria ggg is unlikable is an understatement. Simone dinnerstein finds new depths in the goldberg variations. She is the daughter of renee and simon dinnerstein. In fairness, levits live new york performances in december 2015 revealed his interpretation to have ripened and blossomed in detail. May 24, 2017 adrien interviews pianist simone dinnerstein about the goldberg variations concert in january 2016. When pianist simone dinnerstein became pregnant, she wanted to learn an appropriately momentous piece.
Inspired by and set to the live performance of bachs iconic and commanding score goldberg variations, the work is performed by dinnerstein with tanowitzs company, pam tanowitz dance. Interested, diverted, intrigued, focused but transfixed, to the point where all else fades and our attention rests exclusively no, not often at all. A feature of jeremy denks work as a pianist a blisteringly original, thoughtful one at that is his parallel skill at writing about music. Reflections on simon dinnerstein and the fulbright triptych. Then, dinnerstein selffunded a recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations, which leaked to the internet, and led to a debut album that rocketed to the top of the classical charts. Bach was the composer who most obsessed beatrice rana as a child, and in a recent interview with pianist magazine, she confessed that it would be his music, and above all the goldberg variations, that she would choose if she had to devote her life to a single composer. Music worcester presents simone dinnerstein the goldberg. On a gentler level, simone dinerstein s goldberg variations are just the thing to get the heart and brain moving and get a reluctant worker bee up and out the door. Isbn 0 521 80735 2 hardback isbn 0 521 00193 5 paperback 1. The work consists of an aria and thirty variations. How to deepen learning through inquiry and play, prek2 published in august 2016. Oct 24, 2017 at the opening of simone dinnerstein and pam tanowitzs new work for goldberg variations, the theatrethe stage, the auditoriumis plunged in utter darkness. If you love the goldberg variations this is a must have cd for your library. Simone dinnerstein has an ability to weave the parts together with spellbinding effect and clarity of intent.
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