Bach without a halo: a concert review of the Goldberg Variations
A critic reviews a young pianist's take on Bach's Goldberg Variations; students analyze evaluative language, then write their own review.
C2Adults55 minReview
About this lesson
A C2 reading lesson (review). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Review
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Music
- Activities
- Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Gap-fill, Matching
- Key words
- variation, canon, counterpoint, ornament, tempo, repertoire
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Identify a critic's overall verdict and the nuances within it
- Understand precise evaluative language and collocations used in arts criticism
- Write a balanced review of a performance