Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 157
Toccata in F major
Scores
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Historical context
Work BuxWV 157 is a composition for organ by Dietrich Buxtehude, created in the late 17th century. This piece, though its exact date and premiere are unknown, was first published between 1875 and 1876. As one of Buxtehude's works, it exemplifies his mastery of organ composition, characterized by intricate counterpoint and expressive melodic lines within a contrapuntal structure.
Structure
2 sections: Toccata Fugue