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Composer of the Week: Buxtehude

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In 1667 came Buxtehude's opportunity: the chance to audition for the organist's post at St Mary's Church in Liibeck. He remained there for 40 years, composing and performing the greatest organ and choral music of the day. Donald Macleod discovers what life was like in 17th-century Lubeck.
Praeludium in F sharp minor, BuxWV146 Ernst-Erich Stender (organ)
Cantata: Ich Suchte des Nachts, BuxWV50 Wilfried Jochens (tenor),
Stephan Schreckenberger (bass),
Cantus Colin , director Konrad Junghanel ODulcisJesu, BuxWV83
Emma Kirkby (soprano), John Holloway , Manfredo Kraemer (violins), Lars Ulrik Mortensen (organ)
Te Deum Laudamus , BuxWV218 Marie-Claire Alain (organ)

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Bass:
Stephan Schreckenberger
Bass:
Cantus Colin
Director:
Konrad Junghanel
Soprano:
Emma Kirkby
Soprano:
John Holloway
Violins:
Manfredo Kraemer
Violins:
Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Unknown:
Deum Laudamus
Unknown:
Marie-Claire Alain
Source: Radio Times

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