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Goldberg Variations, arr. Labadie: No. 3 (Canone all’Unisono)

The third variation, a canone a unisono, a supported, ground bass built around a simple dance rhythm. The simple canon, which features one voice leading and voice following, transfers easily from keyboard to string ensemble, with the added layers of texture and timbre lending a three-dimensional quality to the piece.  

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Program

Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Bernard Labadie

Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: No. 3 (Canone all’Unisono)

Performers

St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble
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Bernard Labadie
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