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Passacalle

Andrea Falconieri · c. 1585–1656 · Italian
For 2 violins (or viola da gamba), continuo
Also known as Passacaglia
Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
With continuo
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 4 min
Composed
1650
Era
Baroque

Notes

Passacaglia on a repeated bass; violins or viols; basso part for cello or gamba

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Composed
1650 or before
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