Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D major
A melody where the violins follow one another like a round over the same bass line
Johann Pachelbel · Canon in D
You've probably heard it here
MoviesOrdinary People(1980)
The Paillard ensemble's recording was widely used as film music
OtherCosmos (Carl Sagan documentary)(1980)
Used as music for the PBS documentary series
OtherWedding music
Became a wedding favorite starting in the 1980s
▶ Listen to the famous part · Voices of Music (official ensemble channel)
Credits
Next piece: Air on the G String ("Air" from Orchestral Suite No. 3)