Passacaille

Passacaille/Beon.

Passacaglia is a piece for advanced harpists, composed by G.F. Handel and edited by Tiny Béon. Really melodic, it has a main theme reviewed in 14 variations and includes many chords, crossing hands, staccatos and some natural harmonics. The variations and repetition are a great opportunity to show of phrasing, dynamic contrast, and timbre on the harp (pdlt, harmonics, etc.). The tempo varies between Moderato, Animato and Tranquillo. This piece for pedal harps would be perfect for a recital or a contest.