Composer
Johann Pachelbel
1653-1706
Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a German Baroque composer and organist. While best known today for his 'Canon,' he was also a significant composer of chorale preludes and fugues for keyboard, influencing the Bach family of musicians. This site includes four of his works, including a fugue on the Magnificat.
Works by Pachelbel (4 pieces)
Fugues1
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
Fantasias1
Piano works with a free, improvisatory character, ranging from Bach to Chopin and Beethoven, each shaped by imaginative, fantasy-like ideas.
Chorales2
Chorale settings by Bach, weaving intricate counterpoint around hymn melodies into solemn, prayerful music.