'Goldberg Variations' on marimba — Pius Cheung

The young Chinese-Canadian virtuoso has produced what is said to be the first-ever recording of Bach's piece for marimba.

He wrote that the work is "incredibly difficult" to play on the instrument.

Vivien Schweitzer, in her story in today's New York Times about Cheung and his accomplishment, wrote that "... he surmounts the contrapuntal hurdles and offers a stylish, deeply expressive interpretation notable for its clear voicing, eloquent phrasing and wide range of color and dynamics."