Johann Sebastian Bach - Goldberg Variations en concert (The Jugong Boys)

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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

• Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (Arr. for Recorder, 5-String Cello & Piano by Takuya Nemoto)

The Jugong Boys

    Toru Yamamoto, 5-string cello

    Takuya Nemoto, harpsichord

    Mutsuyuki Motomura, recorders

Date: 2026

Label: Waon Records

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Takuya Nemoto's concert transcription of Bach's monumental Goldberg Variations makes this masterpiece accessible to even non-diehard fans, who can now enjoy listening to it in one sitting.

The Jugong Boys is a Japanese musical duo formed in 2014 by two former classmates from the Tokyo University of the Arts after they returned from advanced studies in Europe. Specializing in French baroque music, the pair combines refined musicianship with a humorous and distinctive public image. Their name blends “Junon Boys,” referring to winners of a popular Japanese male idol contest, with “dugong,” reflecting playful comments from friends about their appearance. Known for performing in matching gingham shirts and bow ties, the duo embraces the tagline, “Beauteous, with your eyes closed!” to highlight their lighthearted charm alongside their serious commitment to historically informed performance.

Mutsuyuki Motomura is a Japanese recorder player known for his wide-ranging repertoire and historically informed interpretations. A graduate of the Sweelinck Conservatorium, he studied under renowned recorder specialist Walter van Hauwe and spent more than a decade performing extensively in Amsterdam before returning to Japan in 2001. His repertoire spans music from the 14th century to contemporary works, with particular focus on baroque compositions written specifically for the recorder. Motomura’s recordings, including Neapolitan Recorder Concertos and Hotteterre Pieces for Recorder, demonstrate his dedication to the instrument’s historical nuances, while his interpretations of works such as Sonate a la Maresienne reflect his efforts to broaden the recorder’s expressive and stylistic possibilities.

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