Goldberg Variations: J.S. Bach Played by Glenn Gould, 1955 & 1981 Improvised by Steve Paxton & PA RT

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In 1987, Steve Paxton performed two improvised works: one to Bach's Goldberg Variations, using two recordings by Glenn Gould, and another to the voice of Robert Ashley and keyboards of “Blue” Gene Tyranny and his longtime collaborator Lisa Nelson.

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Christian Science Monitor Review [PDF]
Program [PDF]
Press Release [PDF]
New York Native Review [PDF]

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