Passacaglia (arr. Longfield)

From Wind Repertory Project
George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel (arr. Robert Longfield)


Subtitle: From Suite No. 7

This work bears the designation HWV 432.


General Info

Year: c. 1720 / 2014
Duration: c. 4:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Harpsichord
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $75.00; (digital) - $75.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50; (digital) - $7.50


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III (4-6 players), including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Triangle
  • Xylophone (3.5 octaves)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Handel's Passacaglia from Suite No. 7 in G minor was originally written for harpsichord and consists of a series of variations over a repeating four-measure harmonic progression. In this transcription by Robert Longfield, Handel's Baroque gem serves as a vehicle to showcase the colors and timbres of the modern concert band.

- Program Note from publisher


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