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Buxtehude: | Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C, BuxWV137 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 197 'In dulci jubilo' Prelude and Fugue In D Major, BuxWV139 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Prelude & Fugue in D minor BuxWV140 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 196 'Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ' Praeambulum in F sharp minor, BuxWv 146 Prelude and Fugue In E Minor, BuxWV142 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Toccata amd Fugue in F Major, BuxWV157 Te Deum Laudamus, BuxWv 218 Prelude and Fugue in F Major, BuxWV145 Mit Fried und Freud, ich fahr dahin, BuxWV 76/1 Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BuxWV155 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 199 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BuxWV143 Toccata and Fugue in F major, BuxWV156 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 200 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV160 Fantasia on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern', BuxWV223 Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BuxWV153 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 184 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott' Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV 203 Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BuxWV149 Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BuxWV211 Passacaglia in D minor, BuxWV161 Prelude & Fugue in G minor BuxWV150 |
“Bach's great predecessor is played with rhythmic buoyancy and bright attack on a clutch of Swiss and Danish organs.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2011 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Complete Organ Works Volume 1
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in D major, BuxWV139 Fantaisie chorale : "Nun freut euch lieben Christen g'mein", BuxWV 210 Fugue in C major, BuxWV174 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV221 Ich dank dir schon (F), BuxWV 195 Canzonetta in D Minor, BuxWV 168 Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV208 Prelude BuxWV 150 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Toccata in F Major, BuxWV157 Magnificat noni toni in D minor, BuxWV 205 Praeludium in G, BuxWV 162 Auf meinen lieben Gott BuxWV 179 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 184 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott' Praeludium in A Major, BuxWV151 |
Dietrich Buxtehude was famously visited by J S Bach who walked from Arnstadt to Lübeck to hear him play. Bach stayed far longer than his employers expected, so captivated was he by the older man’s playing. That Handel also visited Lübeck, in 1703, further underlines Buxtehude’s stature. The indefatigable Christopher Herrick has embarked on a complete series of Buxtehude’s organ music. The repertoire falls into two basic categories: free works, and works based on pre-existing melodies. To the first category belong the preludes and fugues, toccatas and fugues, ostinato works, and single-movement pieces such as the Fugue in C, BuxWV174. To the second belong the works based on chorale and plainsong melodies. A tantalizing selection of these is recorded here on the great organ of Helsingør Cathedral, Denmark. “Buxtehude's organ music dives into two categories. There are the freely composed works in the standard forms of his time, and the pieces based on pre-existing music. The first disc in Christopher Herrick's series is a neat mixture of both. Preludes, fugues, toccatas and a chaconne are mixed with chorale preludes, variations and the chorale fantasia on Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen Gemein. Herrick's performances, on the organ of Helsingør Cathedral in Denmark, sometimes try a bit too hard to be ear-catching, yet their rhythmic vitality bodes well for the discs to come.” The Guardian, 16th May 2008 *** “The recorded sound is warm and reassuring offering an ideal balance twixt instrument and acoustic. Production, engineering and playing are all splendid/” Gramophone Magazine, July 2008 “Herrick's razor-sharp articulation is at one with Buxtehude's fastidiously chiselled counterpoint…” BBC Music Magazine, June 2008 **** “Herrick embarks on another epic for Hyperion, and the first instalment whets the appetite. Buxtehude’s delicate contrapuntal intricacy is offset by occasional flamboyance … the organ of Helsingør Cathedral, on Buxtehude’s home ground of Denmark, offers an excellent
colour” Classical Music “Herrick displays great energy and a keen ear for registrational variety” American Record Guide | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Buxtehude: Organ Works
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV149 Fantasia on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern', BuxWV223 Praeambulum in F sharp minor, BuxWv 146 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 197 'In dulci jubilo' Praeludium in D major, BuxWV139 Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BuxWV211 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Praeludium in D Minor, BuxWV140 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 199 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV142 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV145 Praeludium in A Minor, BuxWV153 Fugue in C major, BuxWV174 Passacaglia in D minor, BuxWV161 Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV160 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Canzonetta in G major, BuxWV171 Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV 203 Det Tag der ist so freudenreich, BuxWV182 Toccata in D minor, BuxWV155 Te Deum Laudamus, BuxWv 218 Toccata in F major, BuxWV156 Nimm von uns, Herr, Du treuer Gott, BuxWV207 |
“this tightly-packed Buxtehudefest celebrates Alain's magisterial crisply-articulated purposefulness and the peerless Schnitger organ of Gronigen's Martinikerk.” BBC Music Magazine, June 2013 **** | 
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| |  | Buxtehude - Sonatas
La Rêveuse, Benjamin Perrot Reinken in Hamburg and Buxtehude in Lübeck dominated musical life in North Germany for some 40 years.Their instrumental music for violins, viol and continuo is a model of the style full of contrasts and surprises known as the 'stylus phantasticus', defined by Mattheson as an art of imagination and freedom, rhetoric and vocality. “La Rêveuse give rich and sonorous readings finding room in the continuo compound for harpsichord, organ, theorbo and harp, and benefiting from the church acoustic in which they are recorded.” Gramophone Magazine, December 2009 “La Rêveuse’s supremely skilled and ecstatic performances give full force to both composers’ extraordinarily rich musical personalities and overflowing imaginations…This disc is a necessary addition to the
musical library of any true Baroque music fan.” International Record Review, November 2009 “beautifully crafted pieces, fluid, suave, airy, varied. Under the direction of Benjamin Perrot, the members of La Rêveuse bring a Gallic elegance to their playing that serves the music beautifully.” Sunday Times | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Organ Works 3Opera Omnia VIII
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV149 Auf meinen lieben Gott BuxWV 179 Canzonetta in A major, BuxWV 225 Praeludium in D Minor, BuxWV140 Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort, BuxWV185 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV148 Es spricht der unweisen Mund wohl, BuxWV 187 Fugue in B flat major, BuxWV176 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV145 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren, BuxWV214 Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren, BuxWV215 Nun lob mein Seel’ den Herren (G), BuxWV 213 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiss gar wohl, BuxWV 193 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 200 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' |
Ton Koopman (The Wilde/Schnitger organ (1599/1682) St. Jacobi Kirche, Lüdingworth, Germany) This is the eighth release in a series of recordings which is presenting the complete works of the highly influential17th century composer Dieterich Buxtehude, and the third volume devoted to his organ works. The cycle is being produced by one of the world’s foremost experts in early music performance, the Dutch keyboard player and musical director Ton Koopman, who as president of the International Dieterich Buxtehude Society is considered to be the leading authority on his music. None of the original instruments played by Buxtehude as organist in Helsingborg, Helsingør, and Lübeck has survived. Therefore, it is in no way possible to obtain information on the quality of sound of the individual organs that might have inspired the composer. The organs used for the present recordings were not Buxtehude’s instruments, but they represent excellent examples of historical instruments from Buxtehude’s time which resemble the typical range of large and medium-sized instruments characteristic of the North German organ landscape. The Schnitger organ of Hamburg’s Jacobi Church of 1689-93 actually represents an instrument that Buxtehude would surely have known, for he travelled frequently to Lübeck’s sister city. He also wanted Arp Schnitger to thoroughly renovate his own organ at St. Mary’s, but he did not succeed with his plans. On the other hand, in 1696-99 Schnitger and his companion Hans Hantelmann built the new large organ for the Lübeck cathedral, an instrument not only tested officially by Buxtehude but probably frequently played by him as well. Five different types of pieces are included among the works collected in this CD, all representing distinct genres of improvisatory styles that make up the broad spectrum of the daily practice of organists in Lutheran Germany, whether designed as functional music for worship services, for presenting them in recitals, or for purposes of compositional study. The five pedaliter preludes in C BuxWV 137, in D BuxWV 140, in F BuxWV 145, in G BuxWV 148, and again in G,BuxWV 149, include some of Buxtehude’s most mature, attractive, and exemplary large-scale compositions. Fugal writing for organ is represented by two examples, the Fuga in B-flat BuxWV 176, written in canzona manner, and the Canzonetta in A BuxWV 225. Both works don’t make use of the organ pedal. Instead they require most demanding fingerwork on the manuals. The Ciacona in C BuxWV 159, one of three independent ostinato compositions, demonstrates how this type of variation setting not only can sustain an entire work, but can also introduce innovative elements. The organ chorales represent two basic types, multi-movement variations and chorale preludes. “The opening of the G minor BuxWV 148 is thrillingly driven, garnished with quicksilver flourishes and capped by an ostinato oozing vitality… Koopman's… colourful registration throughout this performance does Schnitger's awesome instrument proud.” BBC Music Magazine, November 2008 **** “Koopman's programme displays examples of the five distinct genres of improvisatory styles central to the organist's craft in Lutheran Germany: multi-sectional Pedaliter preludes, freer large-scale preludes in the stylus fantasticus, ostinato-based pieces and two types of chorale movements. And where better to present a selection of Buxtehude's broad compositional spectrum than the oft-recorded 1693 Schnitger organ in Hamburg's St Jacobi Church? Koopman's approach remains refreshingly free, radical even, the no-nonsense opening Prelude in G minor setting the tone for that which follows. Ornamentation is tastefully florid and melodic lines are allowed to sing out naturally. Tempo changes seem effortless and Koopman achieves a near-perfect balance of dextral clarity and pace. The warm Hamburg acoustic helps.
Among the many highlights, mention must be made of the Chaconne in C minor. Koopman obviously relishes the piece's innovations (a direct inspiration for JS Bach). In addition, the setting of the chorale Nun lob mein Seel' combined with verses 2 and 3 of BuxWV213 makes a logical set of four variations. The Schnitger's wealth of registers never tire the ear. Its soothing, limpid flutes and sparkling and spitting upperwork are superbly captured by sound engineer Adriaan Verstijnen. He presents a deep sound stage, with plenty of ambience and sense of height, an effect enhanced by the floor-wobbling 32-foot registers.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “Koopman's approach remain refreshingly free, radical even… Ornamentation is tastefully florid… and melodic lines… are allowed to sing out naturally. Tempo changes… and Koopman achieves a near-perfect balance of dextral clarity and pace.” Gramophone Magazine, January 2009 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Buxtehude: Complete Organ Works Vol. 4 - 'Sunde und Tod'
Buxtehude: | Praeambulum in F sharp minor, BuxWv 146 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV143 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Praeludium in A Minor, BuxWV153 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Ach Gott und Herr BuxWV 177 Prelude in G minor BuxWV150 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 201 'Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn' Praeludium in G Major, BuxWV147 Auf meinen lieben Gott BuxWV 179 Canzonetta in E minor, BuxWV169 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV221 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV221 Toccata in F major, BuxWV156 Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiss gar wohl, BuxWV 193 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV144 Cantzon ex Gb, BuxWV173 Canzonetta in C Major, BuxWV 167 Canzonetta in A major, BuxWV 225 Canzonetta in G major, BuxWV172 Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV142 |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Organ Works
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV149 Fantasia on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern', BuxWV223 Vater unser im Himmelreich, BuxWV219 Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren, BuxWV212 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 197 'In dulci jubilo' Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV 203 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 196 'Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ' Praeambulum in F sharp minor, BuxWv 146 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Fugue in C major, BuxWV174 Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BuxWV211 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 |
“David Hamilton's impeccable performances serve the composer well, and it’s noticeable that allegro passages aren’t played too fast, thus allowing the music to speak clearly and strongly. …he finds some lovely sounds from the 2004 three-manual organ. This outstanding instrument is one of the most important new organs to have appeared in Britain recently...” Gramophone Magazine, September 2007 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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Recorded on the Remy Mahler Organ at the Church of St. Etienne, Baigorry | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Complete Works for Organ Volume 1
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV149 Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BuxWV211 Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BuxWV189 Puer natus in Bethlehem, BuxWV217 Det Tag der ist so freudenreich, BuxWV182 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 197 'In dulci jubilo' Lob Gott, ihr christen, allzugleich BuxWV 202 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Passacaglia in D minor, BuxWV161 Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV160 Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV148 Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der den Tod überwand, BuxWV 198 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 199 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' Nun bitten wir den Heilgen Geist, BuxWV209 Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV208 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 200 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' Gott der Vater wohn uns bei, BuxWV190 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Organ Music Volume 3
Wolfgang Rübsam (organ of Central Lutheran Church, Eugene, Oregon, by John Brombaugh) | | | (also available to download from $5.75) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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