Introduction
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded arranged by Susan Staples Bell
- tune by Hans Leo Hassler
- piano solo arrangement by Susan Staples Bell
- MIDI performance by Susan Staples Bell
- video performance by Susan Staples Bell
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded arranged by Susan Staples Bell
A piano solo, perfect for a recital or worship service. The tune, “Passion Chorale” by Hans Leo Hassler, which is more widely known as “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” is appropriate for Lent or anytime. Although the tune is ancient, this arrangement by Susan Staples Bell is very contemporary—creating a beautiful, contemplative mood. Pianistic techniques include use of ostinatos, contemporary harmonies, left hand arpeggios, and triplets for the underlying pulse.
