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Canzonetta in G minor

BuxWV 173 · G minor · first pub. 1952 or before · Orgel

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertOrgelmusik

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Historical context

Dietrich Buxtehude's work BuxWV 173 is an organ composition that exemplifies his late Baroque style. Written in the early 18th century, this piece contributes to Buxtehude’s extensive output for the organ and showcases his mastery of counterpoint and harmonic richness. First published around 1952 or earlier, it reflects the composer's enduring influence on later generations of musicians and composers.

Structure

1 canzonetta (fugue)

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