Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was the foremost musician of the Baroque period, a virtuoso organist and composer of most genres except opera.
Album & Artwork
This recording pairs works of similar genres by Buxtehude and Bach to allow listeners to compare their stylistic differences and discern Buxtehude's influence on Bach.
Compositional Technique
Buxtehude challenged the limits of the organ praeludia genre by expanding fugal and free sections, giving prominence to organ pedals, and experimenting with gigue styles.
Composition History
In 1705, Bach journeyed to Lübeck to hear Buxtehude perform, and Buxtehude's flamboyant style immediately influenced Bach's compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both Buxtehude and Bach composed organ music with religious intent for church services, but these works were also used as concert material.
Composer Biography
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), a master of his generation, spent 39 years as organist at Saint Mary's Church (Marienkirche) in Lübeck, composing innovative organ music.
Performer Biography
Gayle h. Martin, the organist on this recording, is an Associate Professor of Music at Mount Allison University and has studied with renowned organists Jean Langlais and Susan Landale.
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