Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) is a German composer and organist, of Danish origin, nicknamed in his time, "the Master of Lübeck". His music belongs to the Baroque style, and his compositions are a classic of the repertoire of organists.
Buxtehude composes both sacred and profane music, and the bourgeoisie of Lübeck, in his sumptuous years, calls on him for compositions intended to be played at parties. He mainly writes vocal, organ, harpsichord and chamber music. Appreciated by the public, he notably institutes the musical vigils of Advent (evening music: Abenmusiken). In Lubeck, he became friends with the musician Reinken, was Bruhns' teacher, and met Bach. The latter, a fervent admirer of the organist, traveled 400 km on foot to attend the Abenmusiken in honor of the advent of Joseph I in 1705. This admiration for Buxtehude influences the work of Bach, mainly in its sacred dimension. He was in his time the most celebrated composer in Germany and a musician with a European influence. Forgotten for a while, it was rediscovered in the 19th century by Philipp Spitta, who shared his musical discovery with Brahms and decided to publish the scores found.
This piano suite in E-minor, will be interpreted and defended by one of my brilliant students, it will be next Wednesday. I give him a boost as to his right interpretation 😌