Johann Pachelbel (9-13 April)

[doversoul1]

Vespare

In the meantime, there's Pachelbel as CoTW.....

http://www.for3.org/forums/showthread.php?18542-New-schedule-changes-2018&p=673548#post673548

Beyond The Canon
Donald Macleod unravels the rich musical legacy of a composer known almost exclusively for one iconic work: the "Canon in D".
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09yh2j2

[Richard Barrett]

Donald Macleod unravels the rich musical legacy of a composer known almost exclusively for one iconic work: the "Canon in D".

... which he may well not have written at all! He was a really interesting composer though, I'm looking forward to this.

[Nick Armstrong]

... which he may well not have written at all! He was a really interesting composer though, I'm looking forward to this.

[BBMmk2]

I am looking forward to this. I will always remember a monk at the abbey I go to, playing an organ work by Pachelbel and was completely taken aback by it.

[Serial_Apologist]

I am looking forward to this. I will always remember a monk at the abbey I go to, playing an organ work by Pachelbel and was completely taken aback by it.

I remember being present when Ligeti's Volumina was played in a church. Afterwards someone turned to me and said, "They'll probably have to re-consecrate the place following that!"

[doversoul1]

Something to whet our appetite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bof_0yy0Qb8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxhIqMAAIQ0

[BBMmk2]

I remember being present when Ligeti's Volumina was played in a church. Afterwards someone turned to me and said, "They'll probably have to re-consecrate the place following that!"

[rauschwerk]

In the old days, when the Canon was usually played far too slowly, I considered Pachelbel to be among the most boring composers ever. This opinion was reinforced when Radio 3 put on a series of his complete organ works (those were the days!). However, when I heard some of his motets sung by Cantus Cölln, I revised my opinion. Jauchzet dem Herrn is a delight from beginning to end.

I shall listen with interest this week.

[jean]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bof_0yy0Qb8

Loved this comment:

"The assholes in the recording industry that turned Pachelbel's Canon into a "one hit wonder" cult phenomenon should be lined up and shot for destroying the reputation of this fine composer! His organ music, choral music and partitas are brilliant music as well. If I see one more hour-long compilation of every conceivable orchestration of the Canon in D, I swear I gonna hurt someone! Pachelbel was many things, a one hit wonder was not one of them, as this upload amply proves..."

[MickyD]

The chamber music is sublime..I am very fond of a series of discs recorded some years ago by John Holloway etc for the Danish label Da Capo.

[BBMmk2]

The chamber music is sublime..I am very fond of a series of discs recorded some years ago by John Holloway etc for the Danish label Da Capo.

Still available?

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

The chamber music is sublime..I am very fond of a series of discs recorded some years ago by John Holloway etc for the Danish label Da Capo.

Erm ... I hesitate to suggest this - and, of course, apologise profusely if this turns out to be presumptuous on my part - but, you wouldn't happen to be confusing Pachelbel with Buxtehude on this occasion would you, Micky?

[Richard Barrett]

Erm ... I hesitate to suggest this - and, of course, apologise profusely if this turns out to be presumptuous on my part - but, you wouldn't happen to be confusing Pachelbel with Buxtehude on this occasion would you, Micky?

PHEW. I thought I had missed out on something important there! This is a very nice collection though - https://www.discogs.com/Johann-Pache...elease/9616179

[doversoul1]

I very much enjoyed the first programme, Suite in G Major and Cantata in particular.

[Bella Kemp]

A wonderful series. Gosh, isn't Radio 3 a good thing!