Purcell's Chacony was written around 1680 while in the employ of King Charles II and scored for 4-part strings. It is about 6 minutes in length and probably used as music for the theatre and later put in concert format.

The Chacony or Chaconne has been arranged for 8-part Trombone Ensemble in two choirs by Ralph Sauer for moderately advanced performers.

Unusual chord progressions and delicious dissonances are in abundance.