Pianist Lang Lang on Bach's Goldberg Variations

Lang Lang discusses and plays from Bach's Goldberg Variations.

An episode of the Front Row podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Pianist Lang Lang on Bach's Goldberg Variations" was published on December 29, 2020 and runs 28 minutes.

December 29, 2020 ·28m · Front Row

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

The pianist Lang Lang this year released his first recording of Bach's 1741 keyboard masterpiece, Goldberg Variations, feeling he was finally ready to do so 20 years into his own musical career.At the piano from a studio near his home in Beijing, Lang Lang discusses the work originally written for harpsichord, what a challenge it presents for a performer, and why he chose to release two versions of the 31 works, - one recorded in one take in St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany - Bach’s workplace for almost 30 years and where the composer is buried - and the second a studio version recorded shortly afterwards.Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Jerome Weatherald

Episode Description

The pianist Lang Lang this year released his first recording of Bach's 1741 keyboard masterpiece, Goldberg Variations, feeling he was finally ready to do so 20 years into his own musical career.

At the piano from a studio near his home in Beijing, Lang Lang discusses the work originally written for harpsichord, what a challenge it presents for a performer, and why he chose to release two versions of the 31 works, - one recorded in one take in St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany - Bach’s workplace for almost 30 years and where the composer is buried - and the second a studio version recorded shortly afterwards.

Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Jerome Weatherald

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Ranking the Greatest Rivalries in Rugby History!

Apr 10, 2026 ·9m

Ranking Rugby's Greatest Coaches!

Apr 9, 2026 ·9m

Unveiling 'The Way Love Goes': Da Brat and Judy's Blueprint for Relationships

Apr 8, 2026 ·53m

Too Dangerous to Survive? Rugby’s Dark Secret Revealed!

Apr 3, 2026 ·9m

The Future of the Movie Experience: How Nexus Studios & Meta Built Something Completely New

Apr 2, 2026 ·43m

Former Springbok Against Rassie Erasmus’ New Contract!

Mar 31, 2026 ·9m

Similar Podcasts

Front Row Rugby Newskoop Step into the world of Front Row Rugby and experience the thrill of Springbok Rugby like never before! Our presenter, Peter Stemmet, is an award-winning sports journalist who’s lived and breathed rugby for years. With his passion for the sport, you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat. Get ready to meet some of your favourite Bok heroes from the past and relive their greatest moments. Peter’s dream is to bring Front Row Rugby to life on a permanent basis, and you can help make that a reality. All it takes is a simple subscribe and share with your friends. Together, let’s bring the excitement of Springbok Rugby to the forefront. Front Row Noles Tom Lang Brought to you by Cornerstone Tool and Fastener. Presented by Hobson Chevrolet of Cairo, GA. Hosts Tom Block and Keith Jones bring a behind-the-scenes perspective to Florida State sports while weighing in on the larger storylines surrounding college sports. The Front Row airs each Wednesday at 6pm on 97.9 ESPN Radio FRONT ROW MEDIA PODCAST FRONT ROW MEDIA The FRONT ROW MEDIA Podcast is a platform for local fashion creatives to explain their narratives, with the ultimate goal of engaging directly with both local and international fashion audiences. This is an initiative by FRONT ROW MEDIA (Pty) Ltd – an independent creative company within the local fashion media space. frontrowmedia.substack.com The Front Row Jeff Fellenzer Conversations about the journeys and life lessons of some of the most fascinating figures in the sports business and sports media world today

URL copied to clipboard!