Johann Pachelbel was a German Baroque composer, organist, and teacher born in 1653 in Nuremberg, Germany. He brought the south German organ tradition to its peak and his music was very popular during his lifetime, influencing many composers. Today he is best known for his Canon in D, which has become known as "Pachelbel's Canon", despite it being the only canon he wrote.

1. Johann Pachelbel
1653 - 1706

2. Johann Pachelbel was born in
Nuremberg, Germany.

3. Pachelbel was an acclaimed
German Baroque composer,
organist, and teacher who
brought the south German
organ tradition to its peak.

4. Pachelbel's work enjoyed massive
popularity during his lifetime; he
had a large number of pupils and
his music became a model for the
composers of south and central
Germany. Today Pachelbel is best
known for his Canon in D; it is the
only canon he wrote.
It’s become known as
“Pachelbel’s Canon.”