Johann Pachelbel: Canon In D: String Orchestra: Score & Parts

Most commonly known for his famous Canon in D Johann Pachelbel was an organ virtuoso and composed many works including several toccatas. This toccata has been carefully adapted for strings into the key of D with someadded dynamics but with the original tempo variations and ornamentation preserved. An ideal teaching and performance piece from master arranger Lloyd Conley. Dur: 2:15

With this work Pachelbel who was born in Nuremberg created one of the most popular orchestral pieces of the baroque period. In the canon two of the strictest contrapuntal forms are combined: The three violin parts form an extensive canon with entries of two bars distance. To this a ground bass (basso ostinato) has been added repeating its two-bar tone formula 28 times. The technical mastery of the piece can be ad-mired just as much as its effect lies in the melodic and sensuous power of its string tones. The modest technical demands on the musicians are diametrically opposed to the compositional level: they do not go beyond the third position.

Originally for strings this well-known work is equally suited for organ. It is instantly recognisable from its use on many television advertisements. This edition contains both the canon and the less often played gigue.

for Three Violins & Keyboard (cello cont. ad lib.)-This solid gold favourite for string players continues to delight audiences everywhere. This version is for the original instrumentation of three violins and basso continuo. The continuo part can be played by either a cello or a keyboard instrument.

Originally for strings this well-known work is equally suited for flute. It is instantly recognisable from its use on many television advertisements.

String Ensemble and Piano. Par PACHELBEL JOHANN. Formation : Musique de Chambre, Quatuor, Quintette - Instrumentation :Quatuor à Cordes : 2 Violons 1 Alto 1 Violoncelle 1 Piano (optionnel) - Niveau de Difficulté : Intermédiaire / Avancé - Durée : 4 mn 05 s - Style Musical : Classique - Catégorie : Arrangement - Compositeur : Johann PACHELBEL - Arrangeur : Eric VIRETON / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Quatuor de Cordes