
Tue Dec 2, 7:30pm | Bach’s Goldberg Variations—a masterpiece of invention, intricacy, and emotion—takes on new life in this bold reimagining by director and keyboardist Alexander Weimann. Performed by the acclaimed Pacific Baroque Orchestra, this chamber arrangement transforms a solo keyboard icon into a radiant ensemble experience, breathing fresh colour into Bach’s timeless score. Weimann’s orchestration draws inspiration not only from Bach’s original writing but also from the music of Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, weaving new textures for strings, winds, and harpsichord. Composed during a time of personal hardship, these variations reveal a world of grief, wit, and resilience. For seasoned listeners and newcomers alike, this performance offers a rare opportunity to hear a baroque monument from a vivid new perspective.