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Orchestrating Hits, Goldberg Variations: Timeless Virtuosity
Season 1
Episode 10
Bach’s Goldberg Variations continue to challenge pianists and fascinate audiences. Kevin Cornell’s illustrations tend to evoke childlike emotion, even in adults. Sculptor Michael Murphy’s installations are perceptual puzzles.
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