Johan S. Halvorsen, Georg Friedrich Händel

Passacaglia (after Georg Friedrich Handel's Suite No. 7 in G minor for Harpsichord)

Experience virtuosic chamber music full of passion and dramatic intensity: The famous "Passacaglia", based on Georg Friedrich Handel's Suite No. 7 in G minor for Harpsichord, is one of the most thrilling works for string duo. Originally arranged for violin and viola, this masterpiece reveals an extraordinary tonal warmth and brilliance in this setting for violin and cello. The piece challenges both performers equally with captivating variations, dazzling runs, and expressive musical dialogue – a guaranteed highlight for any concert program. This high-quality edition from the International Music Company (IMC) includes both the score and individual parts in outstanding print quality. An essential showpiece for ambitious musicians looking to celebrate the dynamic interplay of violin and cello at the highest level!