Adapting Bach's Goldberg Variations for the Organ
abstract: This creative project provides an adaptation of J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, for the Fritts Organ at Arizona State University. This organ was designed and built by Paul Fritts and Co. in 1992, and is in the style of the high-Baroque instruments of Northern Europe. Along with...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.44069 |
| Summary: | abstract: This creative project provides an adaptation of J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, for the Fritts Organ at Arizona State University. This organ was designed and built by Paul Fritts and Co. in 1992, and is in the style of the high-Baroque instruments of Northern Europe. Along with the musical score of the adaptation, this document discusses the registration choices included as well as relevant historical and performance practice details about the piece. A link to the recording of the author’s April 2017 performance of this edition of the Goldberg Variations on the ASU Fritts Organ is included with the project. === Dissertation/Thesis === Doctoral Dissertation Music 2017 |
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