Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695): Chacony in G minor Z. 730

This is quite a special piece by the British "Orpheus" from the early Baroque era. Chaconnes with the constantly repeating harmonic sequence were quite popular at that time, and Purcell certainly was a master composer of them (and of grounds, among many other forms). His Chacony was originally written for 3 strings and continuo, and was published in 1680. Its harmonies are surprisingly complex for the time, so that an attempt to play this in a meantone temperament just ends up in cacophony. The current version is a transcription for organ by Emmanuel Legrand. Instrument: Johannus Monarke "Breughel".

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