Pachelbel's Canon

Pachelbel's Canon (formally the Canon in D-major; full German title: Kanon und Gigue in D-Dur für drei Violinen und Basso Continuo) is the most famous piece of music by Johann Pachelbel. It was written in or around 1680, during the Baroque period as a piece of chamber music for three violins and basso continuo, but has since been arranged for a wide variety of ensembles. It was originally followed by a gigue in the same key, though this is rarely played today.

Related Topics:
German - Johann Pachelbel - 1680 - Baroque - Chamber music - Violin - Basso continuo - Arranged - Gigue - Key

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It is commonly played at weddings.

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