This vinyl LP features Johann Pachelbel's iconic Canon in D Major performed by the Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jean-François Paillard. Released in 1980 by the Musical Heritage Society (catalog number MHS 1060), this record offers a beautifully detailed classical music listening experience. The album includes additional baroque pieces such as Pachelbel's Partita No. VI in B-flat Major and Partie in G Major on Side 1, and works by Johann Friedrich Fasch including Concerto in D Major, Sinfonia in G Major, and Sinfonia in A Major on Side 2.
Pressed on standard black vinyl with a speed of 33 RPM, this LP is housed in a cardboard sleeve featuring classic artwork of a woman playing a lute, capturing the timeless elegance of the music. The Musical Heritage Society is known for its quality classical releases, and this edition is licensed from Erato, providing an authentic and collectible release for classical music enthusiasts and collectors alike. Notable performers include Maurice André on trumpet and Pierre Pierlot and Jacques Chambon on oboes.