What is performed
The concert «Variaciones Goldberg: el laberinto de la memoria» features Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) in a solo piano version. Originally composed for harpsichord in 1741, this work is one of the pinnacles of Baroque music: an initial Aria followed by 30 variations exploring contrapuntal structures, dances, and canons. The programme’s title refers to the piece’s technical and emotional complexity, which the Palau de la Música describes as a «labyrinth» of memory and interpretation.
Who performs
Pianist Xavier Torres is the performer of this programme. Torres, known for his technical precision and sensitivity in the classical repertoire, tackles a work that demands both accuracy and expressive depth. The concert is part of the Cambra al Palau (5) series, dedicated to chamber music and intimate proposals in the Palau’s Sala Rodrigo.
Schedule and duration
The concert begins at 19:30 in Sala Rodrigo. According to the Palau’s programme, the approximate duration of the Goldberg Variations in its piano version is 80 minutes, without an interval. The work is performed in full, without cuts.
Prices and tickets
General admission is a flat rate of 10 €. No discounts or seating categories (stalls, circle) are specified. Tickets are available on the Palau de la Música website.
