Johann Pachelbel

Johann Pachelbel (baptised 11 September 1653 – buried 9 March 1706) was a German composer, organist, and teacher who was a leading figure in the south German organ school during the middle Baroque period. He composed a substantial body of sacred and secular music and made significant contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and fugue, securing his place among the important composers of his era. During his lifetime, Pachelbel’s music was widely popular, and he taught many pupils.