Burkard Schliessmann and his J.S. Bach: “Goldberg” Variations, BWV 988 recording have been nominated in three categories for the 2023 Opus Klassik Awards:

• Instrumentalist of the Year (Category 3)
• Solo Instrumental Recording (Category 10)
• Innovative Listening Experience (Category 22)

The OPUS KLASSIK is a top prize for classical music in Germany and is awarded by the Verein zur Förderung der Klassischen Musik e. V. The 2023 Award will be presented to 45 winners across 27 categories as selected by a specialist jury comprised of representatives from the music and media industry. The winners will be announced in October 2023 at the official awards ceremony in Berlin.

Burkard Schliessmann’s recording of the Goldberg Variations was originally released in 2007 to high acclaim on SACD. In 2022, it was fully remastered in 5.0 Dolby Atmos Audio for full release on Surround Sound/Spatial Audio Digital and as a hybrid 5-Channel SACD/CD.

“Right from the outset the Aria and Variation 1 reveal Schliessmann’s textural clarity. His finger-strength is remarkable, each line perfectly articulated. This reading [is] absolutely compelling – as is Schliessmann’s highly-informed booklet note. Superb. ” —Colin Clarke, International Piano