Johann Pachelbel
- January 8, 2024
- Composer
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Johann Pachelbel Biography
| Name | Johann Pachelbel |
| Birthday | Sep 1 |
| Birth Year | 1653 |
| Place Of Birth | Nuremberg |
| Home Town | Bavaria |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Anna Maria Mair, Johann Pachelbel |
| Spouse | Judith Drommer , Barbara Gabler |
| Children(s) | Wilhelm Hieronymus Pachelbel, Amalia Pachelbel, Johann Michael Pachelbel, Charles Theodore Pachelbel |
Johann Pachelbel is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on September 1, 1653 in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. Baroque organist and composer well-known for his work “Canon in D” and for his contribution towards the southern German organ culture. He was named one of the greatest musicians of the middle Baroque time period due to his chorale and fugue pieces.
The film he created as his work masterpiece “Canon in D” was extensively used in the movie “Ordinary People” starring His masterpiece “Canon in D” was used extensively in the 1980 film “Ordinary People” starring Donald Sutherland..
He was the father of six children, three sons and three daughters, along with the spouse Judith Drommer.
Johann Pachelbel Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Johann Pachelbel is one of the richest Composer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johann Pachelbel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student of music in his school, the University of Altdorf, beginning in 1669. However, he was forced to leave before completing one year because of financial difficulties.
He composed a variety of pieces for choirs, chorales and keyboards. Some from which-“Chaconne in F minor,”” “Toccata in E minor,” and the “Hexachordum Apollinis”-are often performed.
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Who is Johann Pachelbel Dating?
According to our records, Johann Pachelbel married to Judith Drommer , Barbara Gabler. As of December 1, 2023, Johann Pachelbel’s is not dating anyone.
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Johann Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Johann Pachelbel celebrates birthday on September 1 of every year.
Why is Canon in D Major so popular?
The Canon’s popularity snowballed in the 1970s, after French conductor Jean- François Paillard made a recording. Since then, the music has been recorded hundreds of times, and the iconic harmony has made its way into pop songs, films, and adverts.
What was Canon in D written for?
When and where Pachelbel’s Canon originated, and why exactly he composed it, is largely a mystery to music historians. It dates to the late-17th or early 18th century, and there’s speculation that it was written as a gift for the wedding of Johann Sebastian Bach’s older brother , who studied with Pachelbel.
Who originally wrote Canon in D?
Johann Pachelbel
What is Pachelbel's most famous piece?
By far his most famous work is the Canon and Gigue in D major for three violins and Basso continuo. The Canon part of this work (often called simply “Canon in D” or “Pachelbel’s Canon”) is particularly popular and has been arranged and performed in diverse ways.
Why do people not like Canon in D?
Perhaps one of the most common reasons musicians give for why they dislike (or even hate) Pachelbel’s Canon is because there is plenty of “better” classical music out there to choose from.