Passacaglia (3-5 octaves handbells)

PASSACAGLIA (“DIDO’S LAMENT” FROM “DIDO AND AENEAS”) – Henry Purcell/arr. Kevin McChesney – 3-5 octaves handbells – Level IV

A passacaglia is a sequence of variations over a repeating bass line. This is music of extraordinary power that provides challenges in ringing chromatics smoothly and gives your choir a tremendous opportunity to show their expressive musicianship. Suitable for concert or worship.