Georg Friedrich Händel, Johan S. Halvorsen

Passacaglia

Experience a virtuosic masterpiece of string literature in an extraordinary setting: Johan Halvorsen's famous "Passacaglia" – based on themes by George Frideric Handel – unfolds breathtaking tonal depth and brilliance in this masterful arrangement for solo viola by Michael Kugel. Published by the renowned Edition Wilhelm Hansen, this sheet music edition offers violists the unique opportunity to perform the iconic showpiece entirely unaccompanied. Michael Kugel brilliantly captures the full expressive spectrum and technical richness of the viola, ranging from driving rhythms to poignant lyrical passages. An indispensable showpiece for ambitious recitals, competitions, and musicians looking to enrich their repertoire with a thrilling concert highlight.