He held the position of court instrumentalist for a lord, and his lord needed healing. What could Bach cure with his music? Insomnia, as the story goes. This is probably not true, but it's a funny joke. The music begins with an aria, slow and sweet, played by stringed instruments. The aria is then repeated by the harpsichord, so that it is better imprinted in the memory. Then the fun begins. The group selected 11 of their favorite variations to play for us. Each variation consisted of the same basic melody, with some things changed, such as: instruments, tempo, style, and sometimes even modes. Each variation offered something new and exciting, showcasing the beauty of the violin in the upper register, the power of the cello in the mid and low ranges, and the versatility in the viola's range. My favorite variations were 7, 16 and 21. In variation 7, the mood of the song changes from a slow and mellow instrumental beauty, to a bright and upbeat, almost bouncy melody. The violin and cello played this variation at the concert, and they played it flawlessly. The two instruments played together, bouncing a syncopated rhythm back and forth with an almost dancing quality. In variation 16, the original aria is heavily decorated in typical baroque style. Played by all four members, the power and emotion behind the original is doubled and, in various sections, each instrument puts itself on display