Goldberg's compositions uniquely blend the older style he learned from J.S. Bach with the newer galant style of his own time, showcasing his artistry and imagination.
Composition History
Goldberg's Trio Sonata in C major was long attributed to J.S. Bach and included in the Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (BWV 1037) until Ernst Dadder confirmed Goldberg's authorship in 1923.
Composer Biography
Goldberg served in the Kapelle of Count Heinrich von Brühl, a successful diplomat and patron of the arts, from 1751 until his death from tuberculosis in 1756.
Composer Biography
At age ten, Goldberg's keyboard virtuosity impressed Count Hermann Carl von Keyserlingk, who introduced him to Wilhelm Friedemann Bach and later sent him to J.S. Bach for training.
Composition History
The famous 'Goldberg Variations' by J.S. Bach were reportedly composed at the request of Count Keyserlingk for his protégé, Goldberg, to cheer him during sleepless nights.
Performer Biography
The ensemble Ludus Instrumentalis, founded in 2014, has won several competitions, including the Berlin Bach Competition in 2015, and has been invited to major European festivals.
Composer Biography
Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, the composer featured on this album, was born in 1727 in Ohra near Danzig, where his father was a luthier.
