Pianist Yunchan Lim’s new album, “Bach: Goldberg Variations,” a live recording from his April performance last year at Carnegie Hall in New York, was released on the 6th.
The release immediately earned “gold” status, signaling a strong start.
Lim said he feels the “Goldberg Variations” is “a life journey written in music,” calling it both “deeply human” and full of play and humor, while also drawing out emotions “from deep within.” He added, “Releasing the ‘Goldberg Variations’ as an album — and as a live Carnegie Hall recording — may be the greatest honor for me as a pianist.”
Major international outlets have also praised the album. The Times said Lim’s “young and confident” approach delivers Bach in a different way and “further expands the sense of wonder” a great “Goldberg” performance should convey.
Lim has sold out major venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall, placing him at the center of the global classical music scene. “Simply searching for music every day is the truest thing,” he said, adding that it is important to trust and follow what is in his heart.
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