257. Johann Pachelbel (01:01:55)
Tue Jul 25 2023Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a German composer, organist, and teacher who brought the south German organ schools to their peak. He was one of the most important composers of the Baroque era, and his music is still widely performed today.
Pachelbel was born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1653. He began his musical studies at an early age, and by the time he was 17, he was already an accomplished organist. He held several important positions as an organist throughout his career, including at the churches of St. Sebald and St. Lorenz in Nuremberg.
Pachelbel was a prolific composer, and his output includes over 500 works. His music is characterized by its rich harmonies, melodic beauty, and contrapuntal complexity. He was particularly skilled in writing canons, which are pieces of music in which a melody is repeated at different intervals.
Pachelbel's most famous work is the Canon in D, which is a four-part canon for three violins and a bass. It is one of the most popular pieces of Baroque music, and it has been used in countless films, television shows, and commercials.
Other well-known works by Pachelbel include the Chaconne in F minor, the Toccata in E minor for organ, and the Hexachordum Apollinis, a set of six variations on a chorale melody.
Pachelbel died in Nuremberg in 1706. His music is still widely performed today, and he is considered one of the most important composers of the Baroque era.Show more