Dietrich Buxtehude, an organist, was likely born in 1637 in Helsingborg, then part of Denmark and now Sweden, and lived his entire life near the Baltic Sea.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Buxtehude was a multifaceted personality, working as a composer, keyboard player, conductor, accountant, and poet, and his motto was 'Non hominibus sed Deo' (not to men but to God).
Composition History
Buxtehude established the Abendmusiken concerts in Lübeck, expanding on a tradition started by his predecessor Franz Tunder, and eventually presented his own oratorios in serial fashion.
Composer Biography
Buxtehude's father, Johannes, was also an organist and held positions in Helsingborg and Elsinore, Denmark.
Composer Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach made a famous trip in 1705 to Lübeck to hear Buxtehude play the organ, staying for nearly three months.
Composer Biography
Buxtehude became the organist of St. Mary's, Lübeck, a prestigious and well-paying position, where he was the most highly paid musician.
Critical Reception
Buxtehude was honored by the extensive copying of his music, with more of his works surviving than from any of his North German contemporaries.
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