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Canzonetta in E minor

BuxWV 169 · E minor · first pub. 1952 or before · Orgel

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertOrgelmusik

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Historical context

BuxWV 169 is a composition for organ by Dietrich Buxtehude, one of his later works from around 1700. This piece, while lacking specific details about its premiere or dedicatee, exemplifies Buxtehude's late style, characterized by complex counterpoint and expressive melodic lines. Its first publication was in the mid-20th century, likely between 1952 and 1960, reflecting a resurgence of interest in Baroque music during that period.

Structure

2 sections: Fugue 1 Fugue 2

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