Before Sunrise and the Goldberg Variations
The 26th piece from Bach's Goldberg Variations, Variation 25 “The Black Pearl”, is heard by Jesse and Céline as they walk down the streets of Vienna.
Do you want to dance, to the harpsichord?
Before Sunrise: Jesse and Céline hear Bach's Goldberg Variations
From an open window, the sound of music fills the streets. Enticed, the couple peers in on a musician playing Bach on a harpsichord.
I'm going to take your picture, so I never forget you
But instead, he kisses her!
Listen to Variation 25, “The Black Pearl”, from Bach's Goldberg Variations, in the video below, played on the piano.