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.
Buxtehude’s style blends intricate counterpoint with an expressive, almost improvisational character, making him one of the most significant figures in early Baroque music.
This new recording presents Buxtehude’s complete chamber music output, consisting of two books of Sonatas and several miscellaneous Sonatas. The Sonatas are for one or two violins, viola da gamba and harpsichord.
Played by Ensemble Fantasticus, featuring (among others) violinist Rie Kimura and harpsichordist Pieter-Jan Belder.
Works:
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1Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 1 in F Major, BuxWV 252
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 2 in G Major, BuxWV 260
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 7 in F Major, BuxWV 265
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 2 in G Major, BuxWV 253
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 3 in A Minor, BuxWV 254
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 4 in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 255
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 5 in C Major, BuxWV 256
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 6 in D Minor, BuxWV 257
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 7 in E Minor, BuxWV 258
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 259
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 2 in G Major, BuxWV 260
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 2 in G Major, BuxWV 260
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 4 in C Minor, BuxWV 262
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 5 in A Major, BuxWV 263
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 6 in E Major, BuxWV 264
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata Op. 2 No. 7 in F Major, BuxWV 265
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in F Major, BuxWV 269
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Sonata a 2 in D Minor
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in D Major, BuxWV 267
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in G Major, BuxWV 271
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Jubilate domino in D Major, BuxWV 64
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Lubecker Viola da Gamba Sonate in D Minor
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in A Minor, BuxWV 272
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Viola da Gamba Sonata in D Major, BuxWV 268
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata & Suite in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 273
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata & Suite in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 273: I. Allemanda
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata & Suite in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 273: II. Courante
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata & Suite in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 273: III. Sarabande
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata & Suite in B-Flat Major, BuxWV 273: IV. Gigue
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Dietrich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in C Major, BuxWV 266