The Bruhns family formed a musical dynasty in 17th-century Germany. Nicholas Bruhns – organist, violinist and viol player – learned organ from Dietrich Buxtehude, who regarded him as a favourite pupil. Bruhns was employed as organist in Copenhagen, where his salary was – unusually – raised to ensure his loyalty. Immensely happy in this post, he remained there until his death in 1697 at just 31 years old.
Works:
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Bruhns: Adagio in D major
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Bruhns: Bergamasca
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Bruhns: Chorale Fantasia on 'Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland'
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Bruhns: Fantasia chromatica, SwWV 258
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Bruhns: Galliarda ex D
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Bruhns: Praeludium in E Major (the smaller)
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Bruhns: Praeludium in E Major, (the larger)
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Bruhns: Praeludium in E Minor
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Bruhns: Praeludium in G major
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Bruhns: Praeludium in G minor
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Bruhns: Prelude and Fugue in G minor
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Bruhns: Variationen über das Niederlandische Lied 'Ach du feiner Reiter'
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Buxtehude: Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV148
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Scheidt: Bergamasca
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Sweelinck: Fantasia Chromatica 'Dorian'