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Johann Pachelbel~~~~1589~1644~~

Maecenas lebet noch~A German aria for alto and trumpet with five-part strings, Pachelbel wrote this piece in praise of some patron of the arts. There is an excellent recording on Hungaroton Classic (HCD 31736).~~Two scores and parts|PAC002.2|Score|PAC002.1|~1589~337~Pachelbel, alto, violin, viola, trumpet~

Hör, großer Maecenat~Another aria in praise of an artistic patron, this aria uses solo Alto with four-part strings and continuo. Could be used in the same concert as Maecenas lebet noch (see above).~~Two scores and parts|PAC001.2|Score|PAC001.1|~1589~338~Pachelbel, alto, string, continuo, violin, viola~

Magnificat in F~This is one of several settings Pachelbel made of 'Mary's Song'. It is scored for SATB, two violins, bassoon and continuo. The bassoon was a common bass instrument for string groups, but here it is even given a soloist role, duetting with the solo Alto. Works equally with solo voices or small choir.

Click here to see an extract from this piece.~~Six scores and parts|PAC003.2|Score|PAC003.1|~1589~336~Pachelbel, satb, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, violin, basoon, continuo~

Deus in adjutorium~This lavishly scored setting of the Ingressus to a Vespers service (the call to prayer, as it were) is among the most substantial pieces in our catalogue. Three violins, two violas da gamba and five solo voices are joined by a ripieno group of singers in a work that consists of several long sections.

Click here to see the opening of the score.~~Performing set|PAC005.2|Score|PAC005.1|Vocal score|PAC005.X|~1589~2348~Pachelbel, ingressus, Vespers, SATB, viola da gamba~

Suite in G~This eight-movement suite for violin, two violas and continuo is one of the composer's few surviving instrumental works. Contrapuntal movements alternate with catchy dances.

Click here to see the opening.~~Score and parts|PAC007.2|Score|PAC007.1|~1589~2660~suite, dance, strings~

Suite in F sharp minor~This edition is based on the only surviving source, a 19th-century score in the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin. The outlandish key should not put players off this lovely seven-movement suite, which is full of typical Pachelbel touches.

To see the opening, click here.~~Score and parts|PAC008.2|Score|PAC008.1|~1589~2905~suite, dance, strings~