I thought long and hard on this and came to the word example
accidentally. I had a different thought, but kept coming back to this
word. Why or how you might ask? I wanted to do something inspiring
with words from one of the most underappreciated composers who was incredibly
influential in classical music. That man was Johann Pachelbel.
Try as you may you cannot find one written word of his even
though he wrote the single most popular classical piece of all times, “Canon in
D”. This also happens to be my most favorite piece of music and at times
I will listen to it over and over. To this day and after years of
listening, if it is being performed well and as intended, it still brings me to
tears.
His influence in classical music was extensive. He
trained the classical teacher who then trained Johann Sebastian Bach. He
also produced over 500 pieces of classical music and influenced great
composers. He taught for many years and was an organist and considered
one of the best composer of baroque music.
I say all of this to point to the simple fact this man never
really spoke of his talents. He lived his talent and was an example to
those around him without saying anything direct. Sometimes the most
important influence we can provide is through ourselves. Others watch
each of us whether we are aware or not. How is your example?
Few interesting points:
BORN: In Nuremberg, Germany, probably sometime in
August 1653
DIED: In Nuremberg, probably in early March 1706 (he
was buried on the 9th March)
BURIED: St Rochus Cemetery in Nuremberg
TYPE OF MUSIC: Classical music from the baroque period
A FAMOUS PIECE: Canon in D
THE SORT OF MUSIC HE WROTE:
Keyboard music (especially organ)
Choral (sung) music for the church
Chamber music (music for a small
number of instruments)
SOME INTERESTING FACTS:
He was very popular when he was
alive
Most of his music was written for
the church
A lot of his music has been lost
Enjoy!
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Namaste,
Tom
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