Johann Pachelbel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Händel, Henry Purcell, Taverner Players, Andrew Parrott - Canon Gigue

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Review by Kush Chandna

Canon Gigue: A Timeless Classical Gem That Stays With You Let’s be real—there’s something about this album, Canon Gigue, that just sticks to your soul. Released way back in 1988 by EMI out of Germany, it’s one of those records where every track feels like stepping into a cathedral at sunrise. You know what I mean? Like, holy crap, how can music do that? It’s not just background noise; it grabs you by the feels. The lineup is insane too: Johann Pachelbel, Bach, Handel, Purcell—all heavy hitters. And then there’s Andrew Parrott leading the Taverner Players. These guys don’t mess around when it comes to bringing old-school vibes alive. The whole thing screams “classical,” but not in some boring textbook kind of way. No, this is more like… sitting fireside with a glass of wine while life pauses for a moment. Now, let me tell ya about two tracks that hit different. First up, “Canon.” Yeah, yeah, everyone knows Pachelbel’s Canon—it’s practically wedding anthem royalty at this point—but hearing it here is next-level stuff. The strings swell so gently, almost like they’re breathing alongside you. Every note feels deliberate, yet effortless, if that makes sense. There’s no rush, no clutter—just pure emotional resonance. Honestly, I could listen to this on repeat forever and never get tired of it. It’s comforting, like an old friend who always knows exactly what to say. Then there’s “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.” Oh man, talk about drama! This piece bursts in like someone kicked open a door during a fancy royal banquet. The trumpets are bold, the tempo’s sharp, and suddenly you’re picturing velvet robes and glittering crowns. It’s impossible not to sit up straighter when this starts playing. Like, dang, Handel really knew how to throw a musical party. If I ever meet him in another lifetime, I’m thanking him personally for this banger. But here’s the thing—what makes Canon Gigue special isn’t just the big-name composers or even the standout tracks. It’s how everything flows together, creating this weirdly perfect balance between grandeur and intimacy. One minute you’re swept away by soaring symphonies, and the next you’re curled up in quiet reflection. It’s unpredictable in the best possible way. And honestly? Listening to this album feels kinda like time-traveling. Not because it sounds dated (it doesn’t), but because it taps into emotions we’ve all felt across centuries. Love, longing, joy, awe—they’re universal, right? But somehow these composers managed to bottle them up and hand them over to us through notes. So yeah, go ahead and give Canon Gigue a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up zoning out mid-conversation or tearing up randomly. Fair warning though—if anyone asks why you’re suddenly staring off into space, just shrug and say, “Oh, nothing… just thinking about Handel’s trumpet skills.” Trust me, they won’t question it.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Sinfonia (Presto)3:39
Sinfonia (Adagio)2:24
Choral: "Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude"2:16
Sinfonia (Weihnachts - Oratorium)6:02
Allegro Moderato2:47
Canon3:38
Gigue1:22
Larghetto5:01
Chaconne1:49
Sonata (Allegro)2:24
Sonatina (Molto Adagio)2:44
Three Parts Upon A Ground5:06
Andante Allegro6:05
Synfony, "The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba2:46
Trumpet Overture2:47
Rondeau1:34
Symphony & Dance1:44
Sinfonia 5:43

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045 EL 7 69853 1

Labels

EMI

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Gatefold sleeve

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About Johann Pachelbel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Händel, Henry Purcell, Taverner Players, Andrew Parrott

German Baroque composer, organist and teacher, who brought the south German organ tradition to its peak (born August 1653, died March 6, 1706, both in Nürnberg (Nuremburg). He composed a large body of sacred and secular music, and his contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and fugue have earned him a place among the most important composers of the middle Baroque era. Pachelbel's music enjoyed enormous popularity during his lifetime; he had many pupils and his music became a model for the composers of south and central Germany. Today, Pachelbel is best known for the Canon in D, the only canon he wrote - although a true canon at the unison in three parts, it is often regarded more as a passacaglia, and it is in this mode that it has been arranged and transcribed for many different media. In addition to the canon, his most well-known works include the Chaconne in F minor, the Toccata in E minor for organ, and the Hexachordum Apollinis, a set of keyboard variations. Pachelbel's music was influenced by southern German composers, such as Johann Jakob Froberger and Johann Kaspar Kerll, Italians such as Girolamo Frescobaldi and Alessandro Poglietti, French composers, and the composers of the Nuremberg tradition. He preferred a lucid, uncomplicated contrapuntal style that emphasized melodic and harmonic clarity. His music is less virtuosic and less adventurous harmonically than that of Dieterich Buxtehude, although, like Buxtehude, Pachelbel experimented with different ensembles and instrumental combinations in his chamber music and, most importantly, his vocal music, much of which features exceptionally rich instrumentation. Pachelbel explored many variation forms and associated techniques, which manifest themselves in various diverse pieces, from sacred concertos to harpsichord suites.

Real Name

    • Johann Pachelbel

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Canon Gigue* isn’t just a random collection of classical tracks. It brings together works by some of the biggest names in music history—Pachelbel, Bach, Handel, and Purcell—all on one record. Released in 1988 by EMI in Germany, it’s like a time-travel journey through Baroque masterpieces. One standout moment? The famous "Canon" by Pachelbel sits alongside Bach’s serene "Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude." And don’t miss Handel’s showstopper, *"The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba."* It’s wild to think these composers never met, yet their music feels so connected here.