Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 215

Nun lob mein Seel' den Herren

BuxWV 215 · G major · first pub. 1875-76 · Instrumentation: Orgel

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertBarockOrgelmusik

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Historical context

Work BuxWV 215 is a composition for organ by Dietrich Buxtehude, created in the late 17th century. This piece, while specific details of its premiere and dedicatee are not well-documented, represents Buxtehude's mastery of the organ repertoire during his tenure as the organist at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck. The work was first published in 1875-76, nearly two centuries after its composition, reflecting the posthumous rediscovery and revival of Baroque music.

Structure

1 chorale prelude (2 sections)

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