Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 147
Prelude in G major
Scores
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Historical context
Work BuxWV 147 is a composition for organ by Dietrich Buxtehude, dating from his prolific output in the early Baroque period. This piece, though specific details of its premiere and dedicatee are not well-documented, was likely composed during Buxtehude's tenure as the organist at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck. The work is part of a larger collection of organ pieces and exemplifies Buxtehude’s mastery of the instrument, showcasing his innovative approach to counterpoint and harmonic language within the framework of Lutheran church music.
Structure
2 sections: Prelude Fugue
Further reading
Listen (synthesised)
IMSLP439042-PMLP249546-Buxtehude_147_Praeludium.mid