Dietrich Buxtehude (also spelled Dieterich as per some modern day representations) was a prominent German-Danish organist and composer of the Baroque period. Born around 1637/1639 in Helsingborg, then part of the Danish realms (now Sweden), and into a family of organists, Buxtehude’s true date of birth as well as the specifics of his early life remain somewhat shrouded in mystery. He received considerable recognition during his lifetime for his work as an organist, composer, and teacher. Buxtehude held the prestigious position of organist at St. Mary’s Church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death in 1707. This position brought with it significant responsibilities, including organizing the famous Abendmusiken – a series of evening concerts held in Advent.
Buxtehude’s compositions encompass a wide range of vocal and instrumental genres, with a substantial output of church music, including cantatas and oratorios, and instrumental works, such as his well-respected organ preludes, fugues, and toccatas, which exemplify the stylus fantasticus that was popular at the time. A master of the organ, his works are noted for their contrapuntal expertise, expressive richness, and inventive harmonies. Perhaps his most revered work is "Membra Jesu Nostri," a cycle of seven cantatas meditating on the crucified body of Jesus. Although not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, Buxtehude was highly influential amongst his peers and successive generations of composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach, who famously walked over 200 miles to experience his music firsthand. Dietrich Buxtehude left behind an invaluable legacy that is recognized through the enduring relevance and performed repertoire of his spiritually profound and technically challenging compositions.
RecentMusic users are tracking Dietrich Buxtehude and over 156,300 other artists to know when they release the new music.
Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the artists you love!
Get Started- October 27, 2024
- September 27
- August 16
- May 17
- February 20
- December 26, 2023
- November 17
- October 13
- September 19
- July 19
- October 27, 2024
- May 17
- November 17, 2023
- October 13
- July 19
- July 1
- June 28
- April 1
- March 17
- February 24
- September 27, 2024
- August 16
- February 20
- December 26, 2023
- September 19
- March 10
- March 12, 2021
- May 1, 2020
-
-
Welcome
- Shop
- Join
- Login
- Home
- Your Playlists
- Your Artists
- Your Genres
-
Music
- Search
- Genres
- Artists
- Playlists
-
Music
- Contact Us
- Terms of use
- Privacy policy