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Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach performed by Erin Helyard

Step into a world of intricate beauty and sublime artistry as Erin Helyard performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

This monumental work, composed to soothe and enchant, offers a
meditative journey through 30 variations on a single, elegant aria. It
remains a testament to Bach’s musical genius and continues to enthral
audiences with its profound creativity.

A rare opportunity to hear this beloved masterpiece on the harpsichord,
the instrument for which it was originally composed, performed by
Australia’s leading specialist in the field. Helyard brings each variation to
vivid life, offering both virtuosity and emotional depth in one seamless
experience .

Following his transcendent Sydney concerts in 2025, we’re delighted to
take this performance to Melbourne in 2026."Having taken this dream-like adventure, Helyard’s achingly ravishing repeat of the Aria is played in pin-drop silence." ★★★★★
Limelight Magazine.

Join us for this intimate encounter with one of classical music’s most
cherished compositions, as Bach first intended it, and as you’ve never
heard it before.

Event details

Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre
Bookings: https://www.pinchgutopera.com.au/shows/goldberg-variations-2026
Start Date: Thursday 19 February 2026

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