Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 155

Toccata in D minor

BuxWV 155 · D minor · 1685 (ca.) or earlier · first pub. 1903-04 · Instrumentation: Orgel

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertBarockOrgelmusik

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Historical context

Work BuxWV 155 is a Baroque organ piece composed by Dietrich Buxtehude around 1685. This composition exemplifies Buxtehude's mastery of the organ and his place among the leading North German organists of his time. As part of his extensive output, this work showcases the complex counterpoint and expressive range characteristic of Buxtehude’s style, making it a significant piece in the history of organ music.

Structure

4 sections Toccata 1 Fugue Double Fugue Toccata 2

Further reading

  • IMSLP work page