Thibaut Garcia & Antoine Morinière – Bach: Goldberg Variations (CD)

Introduction

J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations BWV 988 reimagined for two guitars by Thibaut Garcia and Antoine Morinière: a chamber dialogue that preserves the architecture of the keyboard original while revealing fresh colours, transparency and dance-like pulse.

Key Features

• Format: CD (complete album)
• Artists: Thibaut Garcia (guitar), Antoine Morinière (guitar)
• Title: Bach: Goldberg Variations – Arr. Garcia & Morinière for Two Guitars
• Label: Erato / Warner Classics
• Catalogue No.: 2173279256
• EU street date: 31/10/2025
• Barcode: 5021732792563

Tracklist (BWV 988)

1. Aria
2. Variation I
3. Variation II
4. Variation III – Canon at the Unison
5. Variation IV
6. Variation V
7. Variation VI – Canon at the Second
8. Variation VII – Al tempo di Giga
9. Variation VIII
10. Variation IX – Canon at the Third
11. Variation X – Fughetta
12. Variation XI
13. Variation XII – Canon at the Fourth
14. Variation XIII
15. Variation XIV
16. Variation XV – Canon at the Fifth
17. Variation XVI – Ouverture
18. Variation XVII
19. Variation XVIII – Canon at the Sixth
20. Variation XIX
21. Variation XX
22. Variation XXI – Canon at the Seventh
23. Variation XXII – Alla breve
24. Variation XXIII
25. Variation XXIV – Canon at the Eighth
26. Variation XXV – Adagio
27. Variation XXVI
28. Variation XXVII – Canon at the Ninth
29. Variation XXVIII
30. Variation XXIX
31. Variation XXX – Quodlibet
32. Aria da capo

Why You'll Love It

Bach’s counterpoint gains a crystalline, songful quality on two guitars—clear voicing, supple dynamics and a lithe rhythmic feel. A faithful yet fresh take that rewards close listening at home.

Trivia

• Developed by two of today’s most acclaimed classical guitarists.
• Complete 32-track arc (Aria, 30 variations, Aria da capo) as in Bach’s design.
• Official Erato/Warner Classics issue with an EU street date set for late October 2025.