I’ve got some Pachelbel music suggestions for you.
Most of us can name at least one piece of music by Johann Pachelbel. Because he wrote one piece that’s very commonly used in weddings.
You might be wondering if the composer of such a well-known piece of music also wrote other equally wonderful music.
It turns out that Pachelbel was a prolific composer, having written a significant amount of music, much of it sacred music for the church, and much of it secular chamber music, such as the famous Canon. Here’s another article with more on Pachelbel and his music.
Whether the rest of it is “as good as” his well-known Canon is a matter of personal taste. But one thing is for certain: there are quite a few other pieces that are worth considering for a church wedding ceremony.
Here’s a selection of Pachelbel music ideas that you might consider (with iTunes preview links). They can all be played on the organ:
- Gigue in D. This is the piece Pachelbel paired with the Canon, collectively known as the “Canon and Gigue in D”. It’s nowhere near as well-known as its sibling, but it is a wonderful piece of music. It’s lively and provides nice contrast when paired with the Canon.
- Ricercar in C
- Toccata in F
- Toccata in C
- Ciacona in F
- Chaconne in D
- Fugues on the Magnificat, Third Tone: #4 and #5:
What do you think?
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