Pachelbel's Greatest Hit - The Ultimate Canon [FLAC]
This is the only classical music I own, and I purchased it because Pachelbel's Canon in D is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard. I fell in love with Canon when I heard my first haunting rendition of it featured in the movie Ordinary People. Later, when I heard it as a selection during a marriage ceremony, I made sure to check the program for the title and artist so that I could use it at my own wedding.
So, as my first wedding anniversary approaches, I decided to treat myself to this CD, a delightful compilation of many different Canon interpretations. Of course, the album includes several classic orchestral arrangements, but other versions include a piano duet, flute and harmonica features, and even a few vocal performances. The soft, flowing nature of the Canon makes it perfect relaxing background music. If you love Canon in D, Pachelbel's Greatest Hit is sure to be a hit with you.
On this CD:
1. Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337 Canon in D
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
Performed by Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Jean-Francois Paillard
2. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
Performed by Munich Radio Orchestra
with James Galway
Conducted by John Georgiadis
3. Canon in D major, arranged for keyboard
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with Peerless 2x2
4. Canon in D major, arranged for keyboard
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
Conducted by Isao Tomita
5. How, Where, When? (after Pachelbel's Canon in D)
Composed by Cleo Laine
with Cleo Laine, James Galway
6. Earth angel
Composed by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin
7. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with Canadian Brass
8. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with BRR Shakuhachi & Koto Quintet
9. String Quartet No. 6 Variations on Pachelbel's Canon in D
Composed by George Rochberg
10. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with Clive Carroll
11. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
12. Sweet Home (based on Pachelbel's Canon in D)
Composed by Dai Sakakibara
with Koichiro Tashiro, Toshiaki Matsumoto, Dai Sakakibara, Tatsuya Ikeda
13. Canon in D major, various arrangements
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with Freddie Washington, Angel Romero, Ashley Irwin, Jamie Glaser, Bob Leatherbarrow
14. Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337 Canon in D
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
Performed by Arthur Fiedler Sinfonietta
Conducted by Arthur Fiedler
15. Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337
Composed by Johann Pachelbel
with Guildhall String Ensemble, Paul Nicholson