The Open Goldberg Variations

Bach's Goldberg Variations, played by Kimiko Ishizaka

Maurice (1987) and the Goldberg Variations

The Aria from Bach's Goldberg Variations is played during the trial of Lord Risley in Maurice (1987).

I am satisfied that you will pay for this for the rest of your life.

Maurice (1987): Aria from Bach's Goldberg Variations during the trial of Lord Risley

Maurice (1987): Aria from Bach's Goldberg Variations during the trial of Lord Risley

The aristocratic Lord Risley is on trial for soliciting sex from a soldier. As the judge proclaims his sentence, we hear the Aria from the Goldberg Variations.

Listen to the Aria from Bach's Goldberg Variations, in the video below.