Johann Pachelbel
Composer

Johann Pachelbel Net Worth

Johann Pachelbel was a Baroque composer and organist born on September 1, 1653 in Nuremberg, Germany. He is best known for his composition "Canon in D" and for his contributions to the south German organ tradition. Pachelbel is considered one of the most important composers of the middle Baroque era, having written many fugue and chorale prelude pieces.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 1, 1653
Birth Place Nuremberg, Germany
Age 366 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 9, 1706 (age 52)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $11 Million (2024)

About

Baroque Composer and organist known for "Canon in D" and for his contributions to the south German organ tradition. He has been named one of the most important contributors to the middle Baroque era for his fugue and chorale prelude pieces.

Before Fame

He studied music at the University of Altdorf, beginning in 1669, but had to leave without completing even a year because of finances.

Trivia

He composed numerous works for chorales, choirs, and keyboards, some of which--"Chaconne in F minor," "Toccata in E minor," and the "Hexachordum Apollinis"--are still frequently performed.

Family Life

He fathered six children, three sons, and three daughters with his wife Judith Drommer.

Associated With

His masterpiece "Canon in D" was used extensively in the 1980 film "Ordinary People" starring Donald Sutherland.

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