Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach composes the Goldberg Variations, whose Aria Tal performs on the piano in his dimly lit living room. The piece reveals Tal's intact procedural memory amid advancing cognitive decline, offering C.J. a clear window into his preserved skills. Bach's music underscores the tragedy of selective loss, where technical mastery endures while daily recall fades, heightening the scene's emotional tension around care decisions and personal duty.