BACH Goldberg Variations and Original Transcriptions
Cameron Roberts
In recent years Cameron Roberts has enjoyed growing success as one of Australia's finest young artists. In this his debut CD, Cameron brings us an all Bach recital. The program begins with the monumental Goldberg variations followed by Roberts' own intimate transcription of the arias , 'Aus Liebe will mein Heiland Sterben' from the St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, and 'Es ist Vollbracht' from the St. John Passion, BWV 245, and concludes with his truly virtuosic transcription of Brandenburg Concerto number 3, BWV 1048.
“Exemplary Bach ... High calibre playing ... A significant talent ... Highly developed techinical facility ... impressive insight ... high level of musicianship”
— Clive O'Connell, The Age
“Roberts' thought-provoking Goldbergs...with the pivotal 25th variation sensitively given”
In recent years Cameron Roberts has enjoyed growing success as one of Australia's finest young artists. He has already performed in Australia, Europe, Asia, and the USA, as soloist and chamber musician, and maintains a diverse range of interests which include jazz, contemporary music and composition.