Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 250

Aria 'La Capriciosa' and Variations in G major

BuxWV 250 · G major · Tasteninstrument

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertKlaviermusik

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Historical context

Buxtehude’s Work BuxWV 250 is a keyboard piece, part of his extensive output for organ and harpsichord. Composed in the late 17th century, this work exemplifies the composer's mastery of contrapuntal techniques and harmonic richness characteristic of the Baroque era. Positioned within his oeuvre, BuxWV 250 showcases the complexity and sophistication that defined Buxtehude’s contributions to early German classical music.

Structure

32 movements

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