William Walton (1902-1983)
Nationality:
English
Born: March 29, 1902, Oldham Died: March 8, 1983, Ischia (age 81)
Passacaglia
(for solo cello)
Duration: 7 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1980 (age 77-78)
1 recording,
1 videos
6:07
Julian Lloyd Webber
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glossary
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- passacaglia, passacaille [F], pasacalle [S]—A variation form based on a recurring bass line or chord progression closely related to the chaconne. Of Spanish origin first appearing in the early 17th century. Some generalizations suggest a grave character, a minor key and a triple meter. wiki