What's the set of variations from Pachelbel named?
Amadeus Opus
Bach Varietas
Hexachordum Apollinis
Froberger Formation
Answer
The Hexachordum Apollinis ('six-stringed lyre of Apollo') is a set of six variations by Johann Pachelbel on the chorale melody Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr ('All glory to God on high'). It was published in 1699 and is one of the most famous and popular pieces of Baroque music.
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