Goldberg Variations

[diwang99]

So I memorized and finished the Goldberg Variations when I was 7 years old. I am 14 now so is this piece difficult because I think it's pretty easy now.

[theholygideons]

tempted to spit out expletives... but weary of nils banning me. 

[diwang99]

Spit it out, cause I'm recording right now.

[redbaron]

That's nothing. I played the Paganini Variations, Islamey and Gaspard de la Nuit before I was even born.

[theholygideons]

That's nothing. I played the Paganini Variations, Islamey and Gaspard de la Nuit before I was even born.

surely you must be Liszt reincarnation? 

[diwang99]

yeah I wish... go ahead, rage all you want cause I can do it right now and out of order if you wish   Plus I've played the moonlight sonata, WTC book 1, english suite No. 2, and I'm learning the art of fugue now.

[diwang99]

Personally, I don't know what's the hype with Bach, the parts are so easy to separate along with the melodies.

[theholygideons]

where is nils when you need him, ban this guy please.

[diwang99]

Go on, ban me. I really don't care even if you don't believe me.

[diwang99]

I didn't break any forum rules, no bad words, and plus I'm talking about my repetoire

[chicoscalco]

Do not feed the trolls, guys

[canada100]

Remarkable!

When I was 7, I could only play Bach Inventions. Good for you! I never seen someone like this-barely anyone plays the Goldberg Variations.


Bravo!

[classicalnhiphop]

I can't tell if this is a troll or some pretentious prick... hmmm

[kalirren]

I'm inclined to believe the claim.  The Goldbergs are long, but not individually that difficult - not being a particularly serious piano student, I worked my way through from 1 through number 23 when I was 14-15 years old, and I think it's entirely possible for the right 7-year-old to learn them all.  In fact, having the memory of a 7-year-old may make their length somewhat less intimidating.

Looking forward to hearing some recordings, as they are some of my favorite pieces as well.  diwang99, do you have a favorite variation or two you would share with us?  My favorites are 22-23-24.

[diwang99]

I'm sorry I haven't replied in a long time, cause I was kinda busy these days with my finals... But anyway, I think that each variation has their own unique characteristic... it really reflects what Bach percieves about sleep, or the way to cure insomnia. I think individually, the variations won't stand a chance as anything difficult in the piano world, but together, they really mean alot, almost like what achievements and dilemmas a nobleman would experience in a lifetime.

[diwang99]

My apologies for necroing such an old post, but I was seriously busy as hell with a tight schedule.