Passacaglia for solo guitar (mp3)

A passacaglia is a relaxed saunter in a three-beat rhythm, featuring a recurrent basso ostinato that can change. This term originates from Italy, influenced by the Spanish words pasar and calle, which suggest a leisurely promenade along a street. The repetitive basso ostinato and its harmonic patterns draw inspiration from a blueprint penned by David Warin Solomons in 1973. The most recent rendition of this piece, tailored for a solo guitar by Aaron Larget-Caplan, is one among myriad versions including organ solo, flute sextet, and combinations of flute with guitar or string.