Buxtehude: Architect of Baroque Sound (eBook)

Exploring the Life, Work, and Influence of a Musical Visionary

Anne Francis (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
266 Seiten
tredition GmbH (Verlag)
978-3-384-49753-6 (ISBN)

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Step into the captivating world of Dietrich Buxtehude, a towering figure of the Baroque era whose innovative compositions and masterful organ works transformed the musical landscape of 17th-century Europe. From his prestigious position at the Marienkirche in Lübeck to his groundbreaking Abendmusiken concerts, Buxtehude shaped a legacy that inspired future luminaries such as Johann Sebastian Bach.

In this comprehensive exploration, Anne Francis delves deep into Buxtehude’s life, examining the cultural, religious, and artistic forces that influenced his work. With vivid detail and rich historical context, the book unveils his role as a pioneer of the North German organ tradition, a visionary composer, and a central figure in the evolution of Baroque music.

Whether you are a musician, a historian, or a lover of classical music, Buxtehude: Architect of Baroque Sound offers an enthralling journey through the life and art of one of history’s most influential composers. Discover how Buxtehude’s genius continues to resonate across the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.1.2025
• Verlagsort: Hamburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Instrumentenkunde
• Schlagworte: baroque composer • Baroque cultural heritage • Baroque music • Baroque organist • Dietrich Buxtehude • Johann Sebastian Bach influence • Lübeck Marienkirche • North German organ tradition • organ music • Sacred Music
• ISBN-10: 3-384-49753-8 / 3384497538
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-49753-6 / 9783384497536