Jean Francois Paillard - Pachelbel Canon in D / Albinoni: Adagio (1985) Vinyl

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Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has light scuffing, slight discoloration with darker spots (front/back); surface impressions on back. Inner-sleeve is original (Poly-lined paper with MHS logo). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, somewhat heavier across bottom-edge. Some wear to corners. Developing split near center of bottom. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Johann Pachelbel
2. Canon En Ré Majeur Pour Cordes Et Basse Continue
3. Johann Sebastian Bach
4. Choral BWV 721 "Erbarm' Dich Mein, O Herre Gott"
5. Cantate BWV 147 "Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben" - Choral N° 10 "Jésus Que Ma Joie Demeure"
6. Cantate BWV 167 "Ihr Menschen, Rühmet Gottes Liebe" - Choral
7. Cantate BWV 140 "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme" - Choral N° 4 (Choral Du Veilleur)
8. Tomaso Albinoni
9. Adagio En Sol Mineur Pour Cordes Et Orgue
10. Johann Sebastian Bach
11. Cantate BWV 75 "Die Elenden Sollen Essen" - Choral N° 7 - Sinfonia N° 8
12. Francesco Bonporti
13. Concerto A Quattro En Fa Majeur N° 5 Op. 11 - Andante
14. Johann Sebastian Bach
15. Cantate BWV 6 "Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden" - Choral N° 3
16. Johann Melchior Molter
17. Concerto Pour 2 Trompettes En Ré Majeur

About The Record:

Pachelbel: Canon in D Major / Albinoni: Adagio in G Minor by Jean Francois Paillard, performed with the Orchestre de Chambre Jean-François Paillard, is a classical collection pairing two iconic Baroque works in elegant orchestral arrangements that highlight the conductor's signature romantic and accessible style. The album prominently features Pachelbel's Canon in D Major, whose 1968 Paillard recording is historically significant for rescuing the piece from centuries of obscurity and sparking its modern popularity through a slower, more emotive interpretation with added obbligato parts. Also included is Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor, a deeply melancholic and widely recognized staple often used in films and solemn occasions, presented here in its arranged form for strings and organ. These tracks serve as popular fan-favorites and enduring classical mainstays appreciated for their graceful melodies and emotional depth by both connoisseurs and casual listeners alike. The recording stands out for its role in popularizing Baroque music during a time when such works gained broader cultural traction in media and beyond.