If the Goldbergs are a celebration of life, variation 25 is a reckoning with mortality, revealing pain but also providing comfort. In this episode, we hear from many different people, including pianist Jeremy Denk, Washington Post critic Philip Kennicott, scholar Eric Motley, pianist William Heiles, and dancer Melissa Toogood. Photo credit: Michael Wilson Musical recording credits available at https://www.thirtybach.com/podcast-episodes/far-from-home

Hie-Yon Choi: "So much fun"

“30 Bach” explores one of the most profound pieces of music ever written: J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” Although the piece is over 280 years old, it continues to capture the imaginations of musicians and listeners alike. Through interviews with leading musicians as well as with devoted listeners, the podcast explores why the work is so meaningful to so many and explores the diverse and profound ways that listeners relate to the piece.