Baroque Banter: Episode 30 Goldberg Variations and the harpsichord

What makes the harpsichord so captivating? Join Australia’s finest harpsichordist and Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director, Erin Helyard, as he sits down with master harpsichord maker Carey Beebe for a deep dive into the artistry and allure of this remarkable instrument. Together, they explore the brilliance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations and why it was meant to be played on a two-manual harpsichord. Ahead of his solo concert on 1 & 2 March 2025 at City Recital Hall, Sydney, Erin shares insights into bringing this iconic masterpiece to life as Bach intended. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Variatio 14 a 2 clav. Erin Helyard 2018 Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Aria - Erin Helyard 2018 J. S. BACH: Goldberg Variations - Aira Wanda Landowska, harpsichord Victor 78rpm Album DM 1022 (11-8933 - 11-8938) Recorded in New York, June, 1945 Digital transfer by F. Reeder Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0Creative Commons License by ncsa Complete recording of Wanda's Goldberg Variations available at: https://archive.org/details/J.S.BACHGoldbergVariations-NEWTRANSFER