Passacaglia for orchestra (Webern)
The Passacaglia for orchestra, Opus 1, from 1908, is the first published composition of twentieth century Austrian composer Anton Webern.[1] It is based on the 17th century musical form, the passacaglia.[2]
Ordinarily a dance in triple meter, Webern's Passacaglia is neither a dance nor in triple meter. Structurally, it is based on an eight-note phrase forming a bass line, with twenty-three variations grouped into three sections.
In contrast to Webern's later work, this piece is in a late Romantic style. It has echoes of Brahms' Symphony No. 4.
References
- Philip Huscher, Passacaglia for Orchestra, Op. 1 (PDF), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2017
- Passacaglia, Op. 1 Los Angeles Philharmonic
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