The Making of a Masterpiece
Remember Me: Pachelbel, Purcell, and Faure by Professor Christopher Hogwood. Memorability is sometimes achieved by the simple technique of repetition, in addition to more high-flown inspiration. Some of the simplest sustaining devices of great music are ground bass, ostinato or chaconne; this lecture shows that a canon can be more than simply "Three Blind Mice". (from gresham.ac.uk)
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