From the Archives - Perspectives on Bach's Passacaglia and Fugue in C

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published February 13, 2023 at 10:46 AM CST

In this new periodic series, explore different perspectives on a great musical work. This time it’s Bach’s miraculous Passacaglia and Fugue in C BWV 582. We have four different versions, each revealing new insights into the music.

Compositions and Recordings

Passacaglia and Fugue in C
by J.S. Bach
Peter Hurford

Passacaglia and Fugue in C (arr. Donald Hunsberger)
by J.S. Bach
Frederick Fennell and the United States Marine Band

Passacaglia and Fugue in C (arr. Igor Zhukov)
by J.S. Bach
Igor Zhukov

Passacaglia and Fugue in C (arr. Rene Leibowitz)
by J.S. Bach
Rene Leibowitz and the Royal Philharmonic

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Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.