Passacaglia for orchestra (Webern)

Composition for orchestra by Anton Webern

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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[edit]

1. ^ Philip Huscher, Passacaglia for Orchestra, Op. 1 (PDF), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2017
2. ^ Passacaglia, Op. 1 Los Angeles Philharmonic

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* Passacaglia for orchestra (1908)
* Concerto for Nine Instruments (1934)
* Variations for piano (1936)
* String Quartet (1938)

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