Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 156

Toccata in F major

BuxWV 156 · F major · first pub. 1875-76 · Instrumentation: Orgel

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertBarockOrgelmusik

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Historical context

Work BuxWV 156 is a composition for organ by Dietrich Buxtehude, created sometime before its first publication in 1875-76. This piece exemplifies Buxtehude's mastery of organ music, showcasing his skillful use of counterpoint and harmonic progression typical of the Baroque era. Positioned within Buxtehude’s extensive body of work, this composition reflects his innovative approach to sacred music during a time when he was one of the most influential organists in Northern Europe.

Structure

6 sections Toccata 1 Fugue 1 Fugue 2 Toccata 2 Fugue 3 Toccata 3

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