BWV 988 Goldberg Variations (Variation 2: a 1 Clav) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
 The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a musical composition for keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. First published in 1741, it is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work. |
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Baroque Era. Drop D. 2/4 time signature. key of E minor. 3 pages 33 bars. Arr: Jószef Eötvös
This is a simple three-part contrapuntal piece in 2/4 time, two voices engage in constant motivic interplay over an incessant bass line. Each section has an alternate ending to be played on the first and second repeat.
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