Pachelbel: Hexachordum Appollinis; Chaconne in Fm; Chaconne Theme and Variations in D

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Arguably Pachelbel's masterpiece, "Apollo's Lyre" is a series of six arias, each of which consists of a set of highly contrasted variations on the initial theme. As a composer, Pachelbel was perhaps most interested in the variation principal, in direct contrast to his great successor, Bach, who used the form only rarely (but then typically wrote the greatest variation work ever--the "Goldberg Variations"). The musical argument is easy to follow, and the tunes themselves simple and memorable. John Butt frames the work with two mighty chaconnes. A chaconne is basically the same thing as a passacaglia, namely a series of variations over a constantly repeating bass line. Try this disc. You're in for a pleasant surprise. --David Hurwitz

Pachelbel: Hexachordum Appollinis; Chaconne in Fm; Chaconne Theme and Variations in D,Johann Pachelbel,John Butt,Harmonia Mundi,Baroque Variations for Keyboard,Chaconne for Keyboard,Classical,Keyboard

Average customer rating: Amazing What you can do with an Organ and Arthritis Medicine A recording not to be missed!

Pachelbel: Hexachordum Appollinis; Chaconne in Fm; Chaconne Theme and Variations in D Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Pachelbel | Pachelbel, Johann | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chaconnes | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Butt, John | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000007J2 Release Date: 1998-01-13

Tracks:

1. Chaconne in D
2. Hexachordum Apollinis: Aria Prima, in d
3. Hexachordum Apollinis: Aria Secunda, in e
4. Hexachordum Apollinis: Aria Tertia, in F
5. Hexachordum Apollinis: Aria Quarta, in g
6. Hexachordum Apollinis: Aria Quinta, in a
7. Hexachordum Apollinis: Aria Sexta, in f, 'Aria Sebaldina'
8. Chaconne in f

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Arguably Pachelbel's masterpiece, "Apollo's Lyre" is a series of six arias, each of which consists of a set of highly contrasted variations on the initial theme. As a composer, Pachelbel was perhaps most interested in the variation principal, in direct contrast to his great successor, Bach, who used the form only rarely (but then typically wrote the greatest variation work ever--the "Goldberg Variations"). The musical argument is easy to follow, and the tunes themselves simple and memorable. John Butt frames the work with two mighty chaconnes. A chaconne is basically the same thing as a passacaglia, namely a series of variations over a constantly repeating bass line. Try this disc. You're in for a pleasant surprise. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Amazing What you can do with an Organ and Arthritis Medicine.......2000-02-07

Thats damn good. The last minute of Aria 3 is AMAZING. Buy this if you have a soul!

A recording not to be missed!.......1999-08-20

I applaud this album on all counts. And, speaking as a keyboard player myself, I find not only the pieces performed here enlightening and most enjoyable but the masterly playing by Mr. John Butt as well as his choice of such a fine instrument designed and voiced by Mr. Greg Harrold. Not to deter any importance of appreciation from the two Chaconnes recorded at "either end" of this superior album but admittedly the shining point for me is the performance of the complete "Hexachordum Apollinis". Two major reasons for this are that these six arias with their variations are rarely if ever performed in their entirety, on recordings or in live concert. The other reason is that Mr. Butt shows a great understanding and sensitivity for the set without sounding overtly academic and practised. The "Hexachordum" and the two Chaconnes expertly performed here on this excellent instrument by Mr. Harrold shows what can be accomplished when one applies knowledge, talent and artistry, all in proper proportion to each other. One never outshines the other. For me there is a sense of restrained freedom not only in the playing but also in the compositions themselves. Then again this is what makes up the Baroque and especially the North German School of organ composition. Obeying all the rules, or at least most of them, yet allowing freedom of expression and experimentation within these works. High marks all around for the music, the performance and the instrument!

Track Listings:

1. Performs Baudissone
2. Ponchielli: I Promessi Sposi; I Lituani
3. Posaunenquintett Berlin, Vol. 2
4. Reger: Die Weihe der Nacht/der 100 Pslam/Weihegesang
5. Respighi: Uccelli No1-5; Adagio con variazioni P133
6. Roger Heaton
7. Rossini - Eduardo e Cristina / Jara · Acosta · Dumitru · Gorny · J.O. Gomez · I Virtuosi di Praga· F. Corti
8. Rossini's Ghost [Soundtrack]
9. Rossini - La Gazzetta / Luisi
10. Rossini - La Pietra del Paragone / Mingardo, Matteuzi, Spagnoli, Fradilha, Aprea, Festival della Valle d'Itria

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