Dietrich Buxtehude (c. 1637–1707) was a Danish-German composer and organist. He is recognized for bridging Renaissance and Baroque musical traditions, influencing composers such as J.S. Bach and George Frideric Handel.
Born in either Helsingborg, Sweden, or Helsingør, Denmark (the exact location remains uncertain), Buxtehude spent much of his career in Lübeck, Germany, where he served as organist at the Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church) from 1668 until his death.
As a composer, Buxtehude is recognized for his organ works, including preludes, fugues, and chorale variations. His music blends intricate counterpoint with an expressive, almost improvisational character, making him one of the most significant figures in early Baroque music. His Abendmusiken concerts, held in Lübeck, became famous throughout Europe, attracting musicians from far and wide, including a young Johann Sebastian Bach, who famously walked over 250 miles to study with him.
Buxtehude composed a wide variety of vocal and instrumental works, including cantatas, sonatas, and oratorios. His sacred music, marked by its spiritual depth and complex textures, remains a significant part of the Baroque choral repertoire.
This comprehensive collection contains the complete organ music, harpsichord music, chamber music, and a variety of choral works, among which the famous and moving “Membra Jesu Nostri”.
Excellent performances by keyboard player Simone Stella, Pieter-Jan Belder and his ensemble, the Luthers Bach Ensemble.
Works:
CD 1• Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria ‘Rofilis’ in D Minor, BuxWV. 248
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in G, BuxWV. 240
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in E Minor, BuxWV. 237
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Courante in D Minor, BuxWV. Anh.6
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in D Minor, BuxWV. 234
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in D, BuxWV. 232
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Auf meinen lieben Gott in E Minor, BuxWV. 179
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in C, BuxWV. 230
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in G Minor, BuxWV. 242
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzona in C, BuxWV. 166
CD 2• Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria ‘More Palatino’ in C, BuxWV. 247
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in G Minor, BuxWV. 241
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in C, BuxWV. 228
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in A Minor, BuxWV. Deest
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in A, BuxWV. 243
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in D Minor (ed. E. Roger, 1710)
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in C, BuxWV. 229
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in G Minor, BuxWV. 163
CD 3• Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria in C, BuxWV. 246
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in E Minor, BuxWV. 235
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria in A Minor, BuxWV. 249
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in F, BuxWV. 239
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in C, BuxWV. 226
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzona in D Minor, BuxWV. 168
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in A Minor, BuxWV. 244
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in C, BuxWV. 231
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Toccata in G, BuxWV. 165
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Courante zimble in A Minor, BuxWV. 245
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in F, BuxWV. 238
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in D Minor, BuxWV. 233
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in C, BuxWV. 227
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Suite in E Minor, BuxWV. 236
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Aria ‘La Capricciosa’ Partite diverse sopra una aria d’Inventione in G, BuxWV. 250
CD 4• Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in D, BuxWV 139
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Erhalt uns Herr, bei deinem Wort, BuxWV 185
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Toccata in G (manualiter), BuxWV 164
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Danket dem Herren, denn er ist sehr freundlich, BuxWV 181 5
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Passacaglia in D Minor, BuxWV 161
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzonetta in A Minor, BuxWV 225
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in F, BuxWV 144
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BuxWV 180
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV 143
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren, BuxWV 212
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BuxWV 184
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Mensch, willst du leben seliglich, BuxWV 206
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzona in D Minor, BuxWV 168
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV 204
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Magnificat noni toni, BuxWV 205
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Auf meinen lieben Gott, BuxWV 179
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Fantasia super Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BuxWV 188
CD 5• Dietrich Buxtehude: Fuga in B-Flat, BuxWV 176
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BuxWV 211
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in G Minor (manualiter), BuxWV 163
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 191 Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in C, BuxWV 138
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 192
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzonetta in G, BuxWV 171
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in G (manualiter), BuxWV 162
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BuxWV 189
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzonetta in C, BuxWV 167
• Dietrich Buxtehude: Praeludium in the Phrygian Mode, BuxWV 152
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Canzona in C, BuxWV 166
•Dietrich Buxtehude: Toccata in F, BuxWV 157 Dietrich Buxtehude: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BuxWV 76