Johann Pachelbel

Baptised in September 1653, Johann Pachelbel rose through the south German organ schools as composer, organist, and teacher, drawing on influences from Froberger, Frescobaldi, and the Nuremberg tradition. He favored lucid counterpoint over virtuosic flash, building a vast catalogue of sacred and secular music that made him a model for composers across central Germany. His chorale preludes and fugues placed him among the middle Baroque's most important voices, and works like the Chaconne in F minor and Hexachordum Apollinis showcased his skill with variation forms and rich instrumental textures…