by Rebecca Cochran
The seventh variation of the Goldberg Variations is marked al tempo di Giga by Bach. Its dotted rhythms are similar to Bach’s French Suite No. 2 and to the gigue in his Overture in the French Style. This style of gigue is sometimes referred to as a canary gigue, based on the rhythm of a dance originating in the Canary Islands.
Hear the canary gigue in this recording by pianist, Glenn Gould.
The seventh variation of the Goldberg Variations is marked al tempo di Giga by Bach. Its dotted rhythms are similar to Bach’s French Suite No. 2 and to the gigue in his Overture in the French Style. This style of gigue is sometimes referred to as a canary gigue, based on the rhythm of a dance originating in the Canary Islands.
Hear the canary gigue in this recording by pianist, Glenn Gould.
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