Pachelbel's most famous work is Kanon/Canon in D Major (What is a canon?), and is arguably the most widely used, recorded and recognizable instrumental work of all time. Though his canon is his most popular work, his most highly regarded work is the Hexachordum Apollinis. Others include:

  • 95 magnificat fugues
  • 60 organ chorales
  • 16 toccatas
  • 7 preludes
  • 3 ricercars
  • 6 fantasias
  • 26 non-liturgical fugues
  • 6 ciacconas
  • 17 keyboard suites
  • 8 keyboard variations
  • 3 keyboard arias with variations
  • 3 pieces for chamber orchestra
  • 19 arias
  • 11 motets (9 in German)
  • 11 sacred concertos
  • 25 magnificats & ingressi for Vespers
  • 2 masses

for specific examples, please see the scores section

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