"Bach would have been a good programmer, a good engineer"

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30 Bach: The Goldberg Variations Podcast

Lowry Yankwich

16 episodes

3 days ago

“30 Bach” explores one of the most profound pieces of music ever written: J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” Although the piece is over 280 years old, it continues to capture the imaginations of musicians and listeners alike. Through interviews with leading musicians as well as with devoted listeners, the podcast explores why the work is so meaningful to so many and explores the diverse and profound ways that listeners relate to the piece.

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"Bach would have been a good programmer, a good engineer"

30 Bach: The Goldberg Variations Podcast

29 minutes 18 seconds

4 years ago

"Bach would have been a good programmer, a good engineer"

Variations 16, 17, 18. Bach was a consummate craftsmen -- he knew not just how to write music, but how to build it. In this Interview, we speak with pianist Jeffrey LaDeur and his student, Ken Kocienda. Kocienda was lead software engineer behind the Apple iPhone and developed a strong affinity for the Goldbergs. Kocienda and Ladeur discuss parallels between music and design, and how constraints can actually enhance creativity.

Interviews recorded in San Jose, California on January 2, 2018 and in San Francisco, California on July 2, 2019.

Photo credits: Jiyang Chen (LaDeur)

Musical recording credits available at https://www.thirtybach.com/podcast-episodes/bach-would-have-been-a-good-programmer