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    Joseph P. Farrell posted an update 8 years ago

    And the passacaglia and (double) fugue in C Minor… and to this day no one has improved on Biggs’ interpretation and performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpZfvlWJbjg&index=4&list=RD0tXrt-N_4vY

    • Profile picture of Silas Pardner
      Silas Pardner replied 8 years ago

      E. Power Biggs was part of life in our home growing up. A good part.

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      Jeannie replied 8 years ago

      Playing it now. Recognized it immediately but didn’t know the name.

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      shamus replied 8 years ago

      One of my absolute favorite pieces. Just so inventive.
      Here is an unusual but very well done rearrangement for 3 guitars (plectrum) and bass:

      (Their technique and tuning is different from most any other guitar style and makes them more akin to classical string instruments, e.g. violin, viola.)