The Impossible Duet: Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for Cello and Violin
With nearly 1.5 million
views, Wells Cunningham's "Impossible Duet" is an incredible accomplishment. Wells is a noted cellist. No, this is
not his identical twin accompanying him on the violin; it is actually Wells himself playing the violin part while
holding the instrument as he does his cello! The recording is a blending of the two separately recorded parts of
Passacaglia. In his words, "In case you were wondering, I couldn't find a violinist to play with, so I
decided to just learn the violin part myself!" That explains the headset - it's for hearing his own recorded
accompaniment. The level of talent in the world is astounding.
You won't be able to watch this just once.
The Impossible Duet: Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for Cello and Violin
Here is a more traditional rendition, where the violin player holds her instrument in the
usual manner:
Irene and Michele Abrigo - Handel Halvorsen Passacaglia for violin and cello
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