Classics

Of course the Goldberg Variations by JS Bach is a classic amongst classics.  Maybe I think that because I know pianists who have learnt it (or parts of it), like Chopin waltzes or Fur Elise.  But it was a major work for Charles Huang to take on and perform at Wesley, from memory, the gentle introductory theme and the 30 variously choppy and demanding variations that lasted ~43 minutes.  I wondered if he was less comfortable on the slower, more intimate passages, but Charles was a master at the complex, demanding, quick, rollicking variations.  Maybe the fast stuff was just scarier and it's what he had practised most.  Whatever, I am in awe of such a player, young, a local winner of various competitions, a blaster in piano and a hugely entertaining listen.  Bach did his bit OK too, of course!  Such a pleasure.

Charles Huang (piano) performed Bach Goldberg Variations at Wesley.