Johann Sebastian Bach 'Goldberg Variations' BWV 988 Polina Osetinskaya, piano

Recorded from a live concert on December, 19, 2021 at the Myasnikov House in Saint-Petersburg. Sound engineer Georgii Solovev.
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[a.f.]

I’m an old man, I have seen and lived many upsetting things, and today’s world appals me. Listening to Miss Osetinskaya playing this was like an enchanted break, hovering high up above all that is ugly and terrifying. Such artists are benefactors of mankind. Thank you so very, very much.

[DocTommy]

It's a great blessing when my favorite pianist and my favorite Bach interpreter are the same person. Polina and Johann... they were made for each other.

[anthonyblaom]

Over an hour of Ms Osetinskaya playing Bach. My prayers have been answered. And many prayerful and unexpected touches of tenderness to be found in this interpretation. I feel thoroughly nourished and uplifted. Many, many thanks for sharing.

[scoobysnacks]

The first time I heard her was the Bach piano concerto D minor BWV 1052. What an energy.

[brianwilliamsart]

The greatest pianist most people have never heard of! When are you coming to My favorite interpreter of Bach!

[mehmetiksel]

A very estimable version reflecting a true love of this music. Bach's humanity has not been overlooked.

[hzhbopt]

Дорогая Полина! Храни, Господь, Вас и Ваших детей ....Нельзя обмануться в искренности Ваших мыслей и чувств, сопережитых
и переданных слушателям ...В эти моменты жизни, слышишь через векА в звуках и пульс, и силу, и исток.. и нет времен, разделяющих души..И веришь в их Бессмертие ..Спасибо!

[Laurencemardon]

Found this recording in a moment of great stress ... magically it transformed my feelings into a state of peace. Magnificent beauty. Congrats to the sound engineer too.

[FH-kvqj]

Polina is an amazing pianist! One of the very best interpretation of the Goldberg Variations I ever heard. Pure sincerity and transparency in her playing. This is incredibly beautiful. She talks directly to the heart.

[th.jacquesbecker]

Puissance de cette interprétation inspirée, musicalité remarquable : Madame Osetinskaya est décidément une grande artiste.

[kerryberland]

Quite simply the best interpretation I've heard. Have listened to many others and keep coming back to Ms. Osetinskaya.

[lion]

It's the Goldberg Variations, fresh and full of surprises. I send my utmost compliments and thanks to her from Japan.

[sofiamicalli]

Listening to Polina play is a joy for the senses. I wish there was a recording of the Variations... Thank you, Polina, for bringing beauty to this world.

[tatyanavyatkina]

Когда слушаю, вижу Вас, душа согревается и наполняется любовью! Спасибо за Ваш Дар музыкантский Добра, мира, благоденствия, дорогая Полина!

[chrrev]

Such a marvelous gift. Polina, how can one ever thank you enough. From the heart.

[deanfarwood]

Ms. Osetinskaya's performances of Bach are not always my favorite but, she always plays with originality, freedom, intelligence, and passion. What else could be wanted? I learn more from her playing than from any other top-level pianist. And she is so much fun to listen to. Brava

[allapolishchuk]

Дякую! Чудово і натхненно! Щастя Вам!

[benedictcowell]

This lady is not only a great pianist, but also very articulate with a great sense of humour, but also a great listener, very generous. Bach is not the limit of her immense repertoire, but in those interpretations I have heard, are not only technically superb but she brings to interpretation a profound emotional sense. This is not only technique but passion. If she were nearer I follow the Russian custom of heaping flowers and this gracious and delightful lady, musician..

[jlp]

Elle est pour moi la symbiose parfaite entre la musique et l'excellence. Madame Osetinskaya et le piano sont indissociables .... une pure merveille !!

[karolinaeigenmacht]

Polina takes you to the deepest level, to the very essence of music. And you just want to stay there.