Evening music: Adriaan Hoek
Martinikerk
Martinikerkhof 3, 9712 JG GroningenAs part of the Evening Music series, this concert features a complete performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988—one of the most iconic and intricate works in the keyboard repertoire. The program opens and closes with the serene and elegant Aria, framing 30 diverse variations that showcase Bach’s compositional brilliance. From lively dance-like pieces to complex canons and expressive slow movements, each variation offers a fresh perspective on the Aria’s theme. Highlights include the playful Canone alla seconda, the stately Overture in Variation 16, the deeply introspective Adagio in Variation 25, and the whimsical Quodlibet that leads into the final return of the Aria. This performance invites listeners on a rich and contemplative journey through the full emotional and technical range of Bach’s masterwork.