Search - J.S. Bach, Steens :: Goldberg Variation (Dig)

Although we have grown accustomed to the harpsichord as the Baroque keyboard instrument of choice, J.S. Bach preferred the smaller clavichord for home entertainment. Benjamin-Joseph Steens challenges our listening habits by performing the mythical Goldberg Variations on the clavichord, demonstrating that--despite its delicacy--the instrument does full justice to Bach's intimacy and emotion, as well as to the dazzling architecture of the music. The Belgium-born artist is a historical keyboard virtuoso who excels on the clavichord, harpsichord, and organ.