Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 155
Toccata in D minor
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Historical context
Work BuxWV 155 is a Baroque organ piece composed by Dietrich Buxtehude around 1685. This composition exemplifies Buxtehude's mastery of the organ and his place among the leading North German organists of his time. As part of his extensive output, this work showcases the complex counterpoint and expressive range characteristic of Buxtehude’s style, making it a significant piece in the history of organ music.
Structure
4 sections Toccata 1 Fugue Double Fugue Toccata 2
Further reading
- IMSLP work page
- Authority records: RISM 000103778 (manuscript copy at Yale)