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M. Joseffer on an Eric Herz harpsichord.

This is but a small part of Bach’s monumental Goldberg Variations, which is comprised of an Aria and 30 Variations. The 25th Variation is the most brooding, sullen, pensive and reflective of the set.

I performed this music as the second and final encore to conclude a lengthy harpsichord recital on May 4, 1968. Prior to my performance, I requested that the audience refrain from applause upon its conclusion, as I deemed that such applause would likely shatter the special ambience evoked by this music.

Released in honor of the unlikely, almost simultaneous coincidence of February 2026's Friday the 13th, Valentine's Day, and the start of the Lunar New Year.