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

Pachelbel (Artist), Butt (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 13, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
• ASIN: B0000007J2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,479 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A recording not to be missed!, August 20, 1999

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This review is from: Pachelbel: Hexachordum Appollinis; Chaconne in Fm; Chaconne Theme and Variations in D (Audio CD)

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!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing What you can do with an Organ and Arthritis Medicine, February 6, 2000

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Pachelbel FAN (NY,NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pachelbel: Hexachordum Appollinis; Chaconne in Fm; Chaconne Theme and Variations in D (Audio CD)

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