Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 236

Suite in E minor

BuxWV 236 · E minor · Instrumentation: Tasteninstrument

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertBarockKlaviermusik

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Historical context

BuxWV 236 is a keyboard work by Dietrich Buxtehude, composed in the early Baroque period. This piece, likely one of his later works, exemplifies Buxtehude's mastery of organ composition, characterized by intricate counterpoint and expressive melodic lines. As part of his extensive output, it reflects the composer’s skill in crafting works that are both technically demanding and emotionally resonant.

Structure

4 sections Allemande Courant Sarabande Gigue

Further reading

  • IMSLP work page