BBC Proms 2021

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BBC Proms: Proms at Christmas 2021: Pavel Kolesnikov plays Bach's Goldberg Variations

Pavel Kolesnikov Plays Bach's Goldberg Variations

Pavel Kolesnikov plays Bach's Goldberg Variations

Proms at Christmas 2021

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From the BBC Proms: Pavel Kolesnikov plays Bach's Goldberg Variations.

From the BBC Proms: Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov performs Bach’s ‘Goldberg’ Variations for solo piano.

From the BBC Proms: Another chance to hear Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov perform Bach’s ‘Goldberg’ Variations for solo piano.  

From the Royal Albert Hall
Presented by Ian Skelly

JS Bach: Goldberg Variations

Pavel Kolesnikov, piano

‘Is it a coded message, an exercise in numerology. Is it a glorious attempt to marry old and new, or is it a nocturnal, private, fanciful tale?’ Russian-born Pavel Kolesnikov asked these questions and more when he took up the challenge of deciphering one of the undeniable peaks of the piano repertoire, Bach’s ‘Goldberg’ Variations. And, going by the judgement of The Guardian, which declared that Kolesnikov’s recent recording of the work ‘stands alone’ – the Russian-born pianist has found some answers. Bach’s beguiling sequence of a gentle Aria followed by 30 miniature variations was designed ‘for the refreshment of the spirits’, a mindful mix from the 18th century.



There will be no interval

BBC Proms: Proms at Christmas 2021

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Another chance to hear a selection of BBC Proms concerts over the festive period.

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