The Marienkirche in Lübeck, where Buxtehude was organist, housed two three-manual organs, including a principal organ with an impressive 32-foot pedal Principal stop.
Recording & Production
This recording was made on the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, built by Paul Fritts, at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, on August 31, 2003.
Composer Biography
Buxtehude secured his position as organist at the Marienkirche in Lübeck by marrying the daughter of his predecessor, Franz Tunder, following local custom.
Performer Biography
Craig Cramer, the organist on this recording, is a Professor of Organ at the University of Notre Dame and has performed the complete organ works of Bach in eighteen concerts.
Composer Biography
Dietrich Buxtehude, the composer, identified himself as Danish and was born around 1637, following in his organist father's footsteps.
Cultural Impact
Buxtehude's organ playing at the Marienkirche in Lübeck had a decisive influence on the next generation of composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach, who traveled a long distance to hear him play.
