Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 249
Aria and Variations in A minor
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Historical context
BuxWV 249 is a keyboard composition by Dietrich Buxtehude, one of his later works from around 1700. As a piece for harpsichord, it exemplifies Buxtehude's late style, characterized by complex counterpoint and expressive chromaticism. This work stands among his more intricate pieces, showcasing the composer's mastery of the keyboard instrument in the early Baroque period.