Passacaglia (Secret Garden)

Passacaglia (Secret Garden) Composer: Rolf Løvland Arranger: Ming Huang Performer: Ming Huang Dec 10, 2025 Washington, USA www.burnabyguitar.com Passacaglia, composed by Rolf Løvland and performed by the Norwegian-Irish duo Secret Garden, is one of their most iconic instrumental works. First appearing on the 1997 album White Stones and later featured in several compilations, the piece exemplifies the group’s unique blend of classical, Celtic, and New Age influences. Its title refers to a baroque musical form built on a repeating bass line or harmonic progression, which Secret Garden reimagines with modern orchestration. Richly layered with piano, strings, and subtle folk-inspired textures, the music unfolds with solemn beauty, creating an atmosphere that is both meditative and majestic. The hypnotic repetition and gradual evolution of the theme invite listeners into a contemplative state, bridging centuries-old tradition with contemporary emotional resonance. Widely performed in concerts and arranged for various ensembles, Passacaglia has become a cornerstone of Secret Garden’s repertoire, embodying their mission to craft music that feels timeless—rooted in history yet universally accessible. 《帕萨卡利亚》（Passacaglia) 《Passacaglia》 由挪威—爱尔兰二人组合 Secret Garden 的作曲家罗尔夫·勒夫兰（Rolf Løvland）创作，是他们最具代表性的器乐作品之一。该曲最早收录于 1997 年的专辑《White Stones》，之后也出现在多张合辑中，充分展现了 Secret Garden 独特的风格——融合古典、凯尔特与新世纪音乐。曲名“Passacaglia”源自巴洛克时期的一种音乐形式，其特点是以重复的低音线或和声进行为基础，Secret Garden 在此基础上进行了现代化的改编。作品以钢琴、弦乐和细腻的民谣色彩层层铺陈，营造出庄严而宁静的氛围。主题的不断重复与渐次发展，带来一种催眠般的沉浸感，引领听者进入沉思的境界，在古老传统与当代情感之间架起桥梁。作为 Secret Garden 演出中常见的曲目，《Passacaglia》被广泛改编为钢琴、弦乐等不同版本，成为他们曲库中的基石，体现了其音乐理念：创作既有历史根基又能触动普世心灵的永恒之声。