Buxtehude established a series of 'Abendmusik' concerts at the Marienkirche in Lübeck, held on five Sunday afternoons a year, which attracted wide interest.
Composer Biography
Dietrich Buxtehude, who identified himself as Danish, was born around 1637 in Oldesloe, the son of an organist and schoolmaster.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 8th and 9th, 2005, featuring the Martin Pasi Organ, Opus 14.
Instruments
The Marienkirche in Lübeck, where Buxtehude was organist, had two three-manual organs, including a large instrument with an impressive 32-foot pedal Principal stop.
Composer Biography
Buxtehude succeeded Franz Tunder, an organist and composer, at the Marienkirche in Lübeck in 1668, following the custom of marrying Tunder's younger daughter.
Performer Biography
Julia Brown, the organist on this recording, was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1965 and received her master's and doctorate degrees from Northwestern University.
Cultural Impact
Buxtehude, as an organist, had a decisive influence on the next generation of musicians, notably Johann Sebastian Bach, who traveled to Lübeck to hear him play.
