Johann Pachelbel
Nationality: German
Born: 1653-1706
Education/Training: under Kaspar Prentz, a protége of J.K. Kerll; University of Altdorf
Best Known For: although he was a busy organist throughout his life, he was prolific composer who wrote for organ, harpsichord, chamber ensembles and various vocal media
Notable Compositions:
Assignments:
deputy organist of St. Stephen's Cathedral; court organist at Eisenach, in the employ of Prince Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach; organist fo the Predigerkirche at Erfurt; musician and organist at the Wurttemberg court under Duchess Magdalena Sibylla; town organist at Gotha; organist at St. Sebald in Nuremberg until his death
Curious Facts:
Born: 1653-1706
Education/Training: under Kaspar Prentz, a protége of J.K. Kerll; University of Altdorf
Best Known For: although he was a busy organist throughout his life, he was prolific composer who wrote for organ, harpsichord, chamber ensembles and various vocal media
Notable Compositions:
Kanon und Gigue in D-Dur für drei Violinen und Basso Continuo (Canon in D), 1680; Hexachordum Apollinis (Apollo'sLyre), 1699; Musicalische Sterbensgedancken (Musical Thoughts on Death), 1683; Musicalische Ergotzung (Musical Delight), 1691-95; Acht Chorale zum Praeambulieren, 1693
Assignments:
deputy organist of St. Stephen's Cathedral; court organist at Eisenach, in the employ of Prince Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach; organist fo the Predigerkirche at Erfurt; musician and organist at the Wurttemberg court under Duchess Magdalena Sibylla; town organist at Gotha; organist at St. Sebald in Nuremberg until his death
Curious Facts:
like the Bachs, the Pachelbels were a family of composers; one of Johann's sons emigrated to America and became one of the most polished musicians in the Colonies in the first half of the 18th century
REPERTOIRE: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Soar | Oct 2, 2005 |
REPERTOIRE: Nun Danket Alle Gott (Now Thank We All Our God)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| The Passion According to St. Matthew | Apr 27, 1985 |
| A Carolful Christmas | Dec 17, 1982 |
| A Carolful Christmas | Dec 18, 1982 |
| A Carolful Christmas | Dec 19, 1982 |
| Renaissance/Baroque Festival | Feb 3, 1979 |
| Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Music | Feb 15, 1970 |
REPERTOIRE: Magnificat in G Major
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Rejoice! | Dec 5, 2004 |
