Johann Dachclbel

Canon(over a basso Ostinato)

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Theodore Dresser Companybryn Mawr, Dennsylvania 19O1O

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706), outstanding South German composer-organist of thepre-Bach era, composed this canon for three violins with keyboard accompaniment.As was the general practice of the period the accompaniment was notated only witha bass line (bosso continuo). This continually recurring eight-note bass part (bassoostinato) also indicated the harmonic texture which the performer filled in in a freelyimprovised manner.

In this piano version all the thematic materials are from the original, the accompani-ment patterns (broken chords, etc.) are by the transcriber. Dynamic and phrasingmarks are also editorial additions. All this is well within the boundaries of stylisticbaroque performance practices which allowed the performer considerable latitudes.

One final suggestion for the player of today. Contrapuntal forms and textures arenot incompatible with expressive interpretation. Romantic sentimentality is, ofcourse, out of the question, but deep feeling, even passion are not.

Denes Agay

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(over a Basso Ostinato)for Piano Solo

JOHANN PACHELBEL( l6s3- l 706)

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