Pachelbel’s Canon and Beethoven’s Fifth are two examples of very familiar classical music where the title and the composer are linked together. Beethoven is a household name. Johann Pachelbel is not. But in his lifetime, Pachelbel was well known and respected as a composer in Germany. He died on March 3, 1706, and his work was all but forgotten until the 20th century. Now he is known the world over for just one piece of music, his Canon in D.
Here's a survey of some memorable performances of the Pachelbel Canon.
