About
Bach's Goldberg Variations stands among the most profound works in the Western canon-an inexhaustible exploration of harmony, structure, and human expression. Originally written for harpsichord, this timeless masterpiece has inspired countless interpretations across instruments and generations. In this remarkable new arrangement by Caitlin Broms-Jacobs for oboe, English horn, and bassoon, the Tacamis Trio reimagines Bach's contrapuntal writing through the warm and expressive voices of the double reed family. Formed within the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, the Tacamis Trio [Caitlin Broms-Jacobs (oboe/arranger), Tracy Wright (English horn), and Allen Harrington (bassoon)] brings over a decade of shared artistry and ensemble unity to this recording. Their performance unites warmth and transparency, allowing each voice to emerge naturally within Bach's intricate counterpoint. This project, conceived during the stillness of the pandemic, grew from a period of isolation into a celebration of collaboration and renewal. Through the process of arranging and performing the work, the trio uncovered fresh dimensions of colour and dialogue in Bach's music, affirming it's boundless adaptability and emotional reach. Goldberg Variations for double reeds is at once a homage and a discovery-a return home through sound, guided by friendship, resilience, and Bach's enduring genius. About the Artists Caitlin Broms-Jacobs is principal oboist of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, praised for her "gorgeous singing tone" and "sensitive musicality" (Winnipeg Free Press). She performs widely across Canada as a soloist and chamber musician and is one half of the oboe-piano duo Fierbois. Tracy Wright is the English hornist of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and a longtime member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Known for her expressive sound and collaborative artistry, she appears regularly in chamber, orchestral, and new-music performances across the Prairies. Allen Harrington is professor of woodwinds at the University of Manitoba's Desautels Faculty of Music, where he teaches bassoon and saxophone. A versatile performer, he appears frequently as a soloist and chamber musician and serves as principal bassoonist with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.
Tracklist 32 tracks
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1 Aria 02:22
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Aria
- Duration
- 02:22
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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2 Variatio 1. a 1 Clav. 01:08
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Variatio 1. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:08
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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3 Variatio 2. a 1 Clav. 00:44
- Track
- 3
- Title
- Variatio 2. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:44
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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4 Variatio 3. Canone all'Unisuono. a 1 Clav. 01:14
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Variatio 3. Canone all'Unisuono. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:14
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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5 Variatio 4. a 1 Clav. 00:50
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Variatio 4. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:50
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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6 Variatio 5. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. 00:54
- Track
- 6
- Title
- Variatio 5. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:54
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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7 Variatio 6. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav. 00:37
- Track
- 7
- Title
- Variatio 6. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:37
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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8 Variatio 7. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. 00:54
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Variatio 7. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:54
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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9 Variatio 8. a 2 Clav. 01:10
- Track
- 9
- Title
- Variatio 8. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:10
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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10 Variatio 9. Canone alla Terza. a 1 Clav. 00:59
- Track
- 10
- Title
- Variatio 9. Canone alla Terza. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:59
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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11 Variatio 10. Fughetta. a 1 Clav. 00:49
- Track
- 11
- Title
- Variatio 10. Fughetta. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:49
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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12 Variatio 11. a 2 Clav. 01:12
- Track
- 12
- Title
- Variatio 11. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:12
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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13 Variatio 12. Canone alla Quarta. a 1 Clav. 01:13
- Track
- 13
- Title
- Variatio 12. Canone alla Quarta. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:13
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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14 Variatio 13. a 2 Clav. 02:59
- Track
- 14
- Title
- Variatio 13. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 02:59
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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15 Variatio 14. a 2 Clav. 01:11
- Track
- 15
- Title
- Variatio 14. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:11
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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16 Variatio 15. Canone alla Quinta. a 1 Clav. 02:13
- Track
- 16
- Title
- Variatio 15. Canone alla Quinta. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 02:13
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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17 Variatio 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav. 01:36
- Track
- 17
- Title
- Variatio 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:36
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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18 Variatio 17. a 2 Clav. 01:12
- Track
- 18
- Title
- Variatio 17. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:12
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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19 Variatio 18. Canone alla Sexta. a 1 Clav. 00:48
- Track
- 19
- Title
- Variatio 18. Canone alla Sexta. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:48
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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20 Variatio 19. a 1 Clav. 00:58
- Track
- 20
- Title
- Variatio 19. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:58
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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21 Variatio 20. a 2 Clav. 01:24
- Track
- 21
- Title
- Variatio 20. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:24
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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22 Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima. a 1 Clav. 01:28
- Track
- 22
- Title
- Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:28
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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23 Variatio 22. Alla breve. a 1 Clav. 00:46
- Track
- 23
- Title
- Variatio 22. Alla breve. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 00:46
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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24 Variatio 23. a 2 Clav. 01:14
- Track
- 24
- Title
- Variatio 23. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:14
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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25 Variatio 24. Canone all'Ottava. a 1 Clav. 01:39
- Track
- 25
- Title
- Variatio 24. Canone all'Ottava. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:39
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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26 Variatio 25. a 2 Clav. 04:11
- Track
- 26
- Title
- Variatio 25. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 04:11
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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27 Variatio 26. a 2 Clav. 01:15
- Track
- 27
- Title
- Variatio 26. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:15
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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28 Variatio 27. Canone alla Nona. a 2 Clav. 01:17
- Track
- 28
- Title
- Variatio 27. Canone alla Nona. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:17
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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29 Variatio 28. a 2 Clav. 01:19
- Track
- 29
- Title
- Variatio 28. a 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:19
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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30 Variatio 29. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. 01:24
- Track
- 30
- Title
- Variatio 29. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:24
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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31 Variatio 30. Quodlibet. a 1 Clav. 01:13
- Track
- 31
- Title
- Variatio 30. Quodlibet. a 1 Clav.
- Duration
- 01:13
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis
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32 Aria da capo 02:33
- Track
- 32
- Title
- Aria da capo
- Duration
- 02:33
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ensemble
- Tacamis