Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon

Johann Pachelbel (Composer), Cleo Laine (Composer), Curtis / Belvin, Jesse Williams (Composer), George Rochberg (Composer), Dai Sakakibara (Composer), Jean-François Paillard (Conductor), John Georgiadis (Conductor), Tomita (Conductor), Arthur Fiedler (Conductor), BRR Shakuhachi & Koto Quintet (Performer), Paul Nicholson (Performer), Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Munich Radio Orchestra (Orchestra), Arthur Fiedler Sinfonietta (Orchestra), Peerless 2x2 (Performer), Dai Sakakibara (Performer), Cleo Laine (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: BRR Shakuhachi & Koto Quintet, Paul Nicholson, Peerless 2x2, Dai Sakakibara, Cleo Laine
• Orchestra: Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra, Munich Radio Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler Sinfonietta
• Conductor: Jean-François Paillard, John Georgiadis, Tomita, Arthur Fiedler
• Composer: Johann Pachelbel, Cleo Laine, Curtis / Belvin, Jesse Williams, George Rochberg, Dai Sakakibara
• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B0000C9JCM
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,519 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings

1. Canon In D - Jean-Francois Paillanrd Chamber Orchestra

2. Canon In D - Munich Radio Orchestra

3. Canon (Over A Basso Ostinato) - Peerless 2x2

4. Canon Of The Three Stars - Isao Tomita & The Plasma Symphony Orchestra

5. How, Where, When? (Canon In D) - Cleo Laine

6. Earth Angel - The Hampton String Quartet

7. Canon - The Canadian Brass

8. Canon In F - BRR (Shakuhachi & Koto Quintet)

9. Variations On The Pachelbel Canon In D (From Rochberg, Quartet No. 6) - The Concord String Quartet

10. Canon - Clive Carroll

11. Canon - Platinum (A Cappella Vocal Ensemble)

12. Sweet Home (Based On Pachelbel's Canon) - Dai Sakakibara

13. Canon - Angel Romero

14. Canon In D - Arthur Fiedler Sinfonietta

15. Canon & Gigue In D - Guildhall String Ensemble

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The GREATEST Hit, January 6, 2004

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Andy (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon (Audio CD)

This cd is absolutely amazing. It was suggested to me by a faculty member at my school, so I went out and got it. This has to be the best investment into classical music I have ever made. No joke. It really captures the true ellegance of his Cannon in fifteen variations, including a piano duo (my personal favourite track). If you are looking for a classical cd, and want something that you can listen to while sitting next to the fire, sipping your coffee/tea, THIS IS THE ONE!!
You won't be disappointed - I guarantee it.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Various interpretations of a beautiful piece of music, June 4, 2004

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Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon (Audio CD)

This is the only classical music I own, and I purchased it because Pachelbel's Canon in D is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard. I fell in love with Canon when I heard my first haunting rendition of it featured in the movie Ordinary People. Later, when I heard it as a selection during a marriage ceremony, I made sure to check the program for the title and artist so that I could use it at my own wedding.

So, as my first wedding anniversary approaches, I decided to treat myself to this CD, a delightful compilation of many different Canon interpretations. Of course, the album includes several classic orchestral arrangements, but other versions include a piano duet, flute and harmonica features, and even a few vocal performances. The soft, flowing nature of the Canon makes it perfect relaxing background music. If you love Canon in D, Pachelbel's Greatest Hit is sure to be a hit with you.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely outstanding compilation!, July 27, 2005

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Matthew Pasalic (Laurel, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon (Audio CD)

I truly find this compilation of fifteen different arrangements consisting of piano, orchestra, flute, guitar, vocal, etc. to be of absolute profound quality. This is a brilliant and creative assortment and it magnifies my appreciation for the Cannon in D. The listener is provided with over an hour of exquisite, listening pleasure and it is most enjoyable. I have much admiration for the various symphonic orchestras and I also enjoy listening to the flute played by James Galway on track two, the piano duo on track three, and the shakuhachi and koto quintet on track eight. My only suggestion is that the appearance of the Cd should reflect the professional quality of the music contained therein. The animal drawings just may not appeal to some buyers.