30 variations fuguées, pour clavecin ou piano-forte - Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685-1750 (Paris Richault, 1820)
The Goldberg Variations consist of an aria and a set of 30 variations. It is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work.
Originally published in 1741
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); 19th Century (1801-1900); Goldberg Variations; Harpsichord; Piano