Pachelbel & Fasch

What an interesting 1968 recording of the famous Canon by Pachelbel. So sober and precise interpretation. It sublimes the piece away from the usual "cheesy" interpretations that we all have in mind about it.
The other pieces by Pachelbel (1653-1706) are rather blunt, from "dull sweetness". There is really no conflict, and the themes though nice are just like a breath.

Fasch in contrast aspires to more. He has some tempo contrast, more interesting themes. And although these pieces are quite simple, they are nice.

Overall, an interesting CD to have for light listening.

Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard,
JF Paillard,
Maurice André, trumpet
Pierre Pierlot, Jacques Chambon, oboe