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Did Johann Caspar Kerll influence Pachelbel's music?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Only for a period

  • They collaborated on a piece

Answer

Johann Caspar Kerll (1627-1693) was a German composer and organist. He was a student of Johann Jakob Froberger and later taught Johann Pachelbel. Kerll's music is characterized by its use of counterpoint and its rich harmonic texture. His influence on Pachelbel can be seen in the latter's use of similar compositional techniques and in the overall sound of his music.
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