Track Listing

1. Canon in D
2. Canon in D - James Galway, John Georgiadis, Munich Radio Orchestra
3. Canon (Over a Basso Ostinato) - Peerless 2x2
4. Canon of the Three Stars - Tomita, Isao Tomita
5. How, Where, When? (Canon in D) - James Galway, Cleo Laine
6. Earth Angel - Hampton String Quartet
7. Canon - Canadian Brass
8. Canon in F - Minister Phillip Brritton
9. Variations on the Pachelbel Canon in D (From Rochberg, Quartet No. 6) - Concord String Quartet
10. Canon - Clive Carroll
11. Canon
12. Sweet Home - Tatsuya Ikeda, Toshiaki Matsumoto, Dai Sakakibara, , Kouichiro Tashiro
13. Canon - Jamie Glaser, Ashley Irwin, Bob Leatherbarrow, Angel Romero,
14. Canon in D
15. Canon & Gigue in D - Guildhall String Ensemble, Paul Nicholson, Robert Salter

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4248 in Music
• Brand: RCA
• Released on: 2003-09-23
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Customer Reviews

The GREATEST Hit
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.

Various interpretations of a beautiful piece of music
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.

Absolutely outstanding compilation!
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.