Handel-Halvorsen - Passacaglia - Jascha Heifetz, Gregor Piatigorsky

Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935)
Passacaglia in G Minor on a Theme by Georg Friedrich Händel

Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), violin
Gregor Piatigorsky (1903-1976), cello

Written in 1897. Theme from from Handel's Harpsichord Suite in G minor (HWV 432).

This is Heifetz's second recording of the piece. His first was recorded with William Primrose in 1941. This version was recorded in 1963.

Re-released in 1976, re-re-released in 1983. CBS Records Masterworks.

ClassicalRecords is a Youtube channel where I upload some excellent performances from the LPs in my collection. I'm uploading these LPs because they are either not available on CD, out of print on CD, or just difficult to find.

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[TomBarrister]

The pianist at 4:40 is Leonard Penarrio, and I believe the photo is from the early to mid 1960's. Penarrio was one of the few pianists that Heifetz got along with (his longtime accompanist Brooks Smith was the other), and they and Piatigorsky recorded and performed extensively for many years, as well as meeting informally when all were free (which was rarely). Supposedly, at least one of their recordings has never been released.

[ClassicalRecords]

@TomBarrister If you search my channel, I have posted an excellent version of Dvorak's Trio in F minor with all three of them.

[elfcon11]

this is one of my favorite versions of this piece that ive ever heard. The level of playing and ensemble in this recording makes it unreal to listen to. Chills every time i hear it, despite the fact that ive heard it so many times. I can't wait to play this duet myself

[Morphae]

This song is most agreeable.

[Juom3n]

@RWW124 I thought that this was wroten by Handel. Sorry my poor english.

[RWW124]

@Juom3n Johan halvorsen

[Juom3n]

Who wrote this Passacaglia?

[nicolotar]

Great Performance by Legends , Thank you for sharing the Clip and very educational description .

[aldomasi]

Mi piace questa musica-Bellissima

[KyotoMelody]

I love this piece! Thank you!

[DasMastaduke]

Heh, when I listen to this masterpiece I think the music is evolving backwards, how else could something awesome like this turn into modern bullshit like Lady Gaga and the like? (Of course I'm not saying everything that is new or mordern sucks, but for me 80% or more of the charts and "top songs" just suck and this has been true for quite some years now.. though I have to admit the number seems to be increasing a little bit over the time.)

[concertviolinist]

@Th3R3M1nd3r Just saw ur comment - not understand it

[dileizhan]

I cried listening to the ending.

[BombedNevada]

I just heard this played for a viola recital live as a violin viola duet. I don't think I have heard anything more powerful. Absolutely amazing piece.