For Passion in 1680 Dieterich Buxtehude composed his largest work in the style of an oratorio the cantata cycle Membra Jesu nostri and he dedicated it to his friend the Swedish Court Music Director Gustav Düben. In each of the seven separate cantatas which in principle follow the scheme ?instrumental introduction ? choral movement with biblical texts ? vocal soli (aria) with a sacred text from the Middle Ages ? repetition of the choral movement ? the feet knees hands side chest heart and face of the crucified Christ are interpreted allegorically. The original scoring for strings in No. VI ('Ad Cor') consists of a consort of five gambas. If this group of instruments isnot available then violins I/II can be substituted for gamba I/II and the gamba V parts can be played by the violone (the music for these substitute parts is contained in each respective parts) so that in this case only two gambas (III IV) are needed. For such a performance only two copies of the Gamba performance score (Carus 36.013/16) are required.

One of the great testimonials to the musicianship of Danish-born composer and organist Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) is the frequently told story of the young Johann Sebastian Bach walking more than 200 miles to hear the great man play during one of his famous Abendmusiken concerts in Lübeck. It is widely believed that Bach was responsible for helping preserve Buxtehude's organ music, much of which he brought back with him from the north-German city. Today, Buxtehude's talents as a composer are especially evident in his remarkable instrumental music ? pieces that strongly influenced Bach, Bach's contemporaries, and later composers. The present compilation comprises 19 keyboard suites, each consisting of four classic, extremely popular, stylized court dances: the allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue. Slight variations (such as a pair of sarabandes) are also included. Selected from an authoritative early edition, these expressive, beautifully constructed pieces will appeal to a wide range of keyboard musicians and music lovers.

Das neugeborne Kindelein (The newborn babe the heavenly child) (BuxWV 13)for Mixed choir (SATB) Strings Basso continuoDietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was Organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.Dietrich Buxtehude’s Cantata forfour part chorus is suited remarkably well for the Christmas services as well as the general religious services which choruses take part in every year.This opulent-sounding work possesses its every own special Christmas magic. It is a piece which can claim a place in the repertoire of many choruses.- Score with parts (BA717) separate parts (BA717) and choral score (BA717-91) available for sale

In dulci jubilo for three-part Chorus two Violins and Basso continuo BuxWV 52Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.Dietrich Buxtehude’s 'Christmas Music“ is suited remarkably well for numerousAdvent and Christmas services as well as general religious services which choirs take part in every year.Although characterised by an extreme economy and simplicity of means this nevertheless opulent-sounding work possesses its own special Christmas magic. It is a piece which can rightly claim its place in the choral repertoire of today.- Score with parts (BA620) separate parts (BA620) and choral score (BA620-91) available for sale

Dietrich Buxtehude’s Magnificat is an opulent-sounding work which obtains striking results with musically simple means. It contains no particular difficulties and makes a welcome addition to the repertoire of many choruses. Besides the score with enclosed instrumental parts the choral score and supplementary parts can be purchased seperately.

Motet-Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.The Cantate Domino uses the text of Psalm 96: 1-4 and is scored for two sopranos bass mixed chorus (SSB) and continuo.Score with parts (BA542) and choral score (BA542-91) available for sale

Choral Cantata-Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort - Uphold us by Thy Mighty Word (BuxWV 27)Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.This cantata uses the hymn by Martin Luther 'Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort' as its basis with additional verses by JustusJonas.Score with parts (BA3196) separate parts (BA3196) and choral score (BA3196-91) available for sale

Dietrich Buxtehude’s Cantata for fourpart chorus is suited remarkably well fort he Christmas services as well as the general religious services which choruses take part in every year.This opulent-sounding work possesses its every own special Christmas magic. It is a piece which can claim a place in the repertoire of many choruses. Besides the score with enclosed instrumental parts the choral score and supplementary parts can be obtained seperately

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.This cantata uses the text of Psalm 118: 6-7 and is scored for mixed chorus (SATB) strings and continuo.Score with parts (BA3198) separate parts (BA3198) and choral score (BA3198-91) available forsale

Cantata-Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.This cantata uses the text of Psalm 118: 6-7 and is scored for mixed chorus (SATB) strings and continuo.Score with parts (BA3198) separate parts (BA3198) and choral score (BA3198-91) available forsale

a-Moll. Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. Einzige Quelle für die Suite in a ist der 1704 in Breitenberg bei Itzehoe entstandene Teil einer Sammelhandschrift des Organisten Johann Kruse. Aufgrund der Autorenangabe 'D. B. H. ', die in entsprechender Weise auch bei Stücken anderer Komponisten vorgenommen worden ist und sich bestätigt hat, ist es naheliegend, das Werk Dieterich Buxtehude zuzuweisen, zumal Kruse in Hamburg aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach auch Kontakt zu ihm hatte. Unter den Buxtehude zugeschriebenen Cembalosuiten steht die hier erstmals veröffentlichte wegen der Kürze ihrer vier Sätze den ihr zugrundeliegenden Tanz-Grundmustern am nächsten - ein klein dimensioniertes, aber kunstvolles Werk./ Répertoire / Clavecin

Für die Passionszeit des Jahres 1680 komponierte Dieterich Buxtehude sein größtes oratorisches Werk, den Kantatenzyklus Membra Jesu nostri und widmete diesen dem mit ihm befreundeten schwedischen Hofkapellmeister Gustav Düben. In den sieben Einzelkantaten, die prinzipiell alle dem Schema „instrumentale Einleitung – Chorsatz mit Bibeltext – Vokalsoli (Aria) mit mittelalterlicher geistlicher Dichtung – Wiederholung des Chorsatzes“ folgen, werden Füße, Knie, Hände, Seite, Brust, Herz und Gesicht des gekreuzigten Christus allegorisch gedeutet.
BuxWV 75
Coro SSATB, 2 Vl, Vne, 5 Vga (2 Vl, Vne, 2 Vga), Bc
Latin / Partitions classique / Vocale - chorale / Choeur et ensemble vocal / CARUS

Kantate. Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. Buxtehude's numerous vocal compositions which was written for performance in the Lübeck Marienkirche, are stylistically quite varied. The cantata 'Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied' is based on a text from the first verses of psalm 98 which occupies a unique position in the oeuvre of Buxtehude, since it employs only one solo instrument. The composition, which is in concertato style, offers both soloists rewarding challenges. / Date parution : 2006-02-01/ Répertoire / Solo S, Violon et Basse Continue

Kantate. Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. Buxtehude's numerous vocal compositions which was written for performance in the Lübeck Marienkirche, are stylistically quite varied. The cantata 'Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied' is based on a text from the first verses of psalm 98 which occupies a unique position in the oeuvre of Buxtehude, since it employs only one solo instrument. The composition, which is in concertato style, offers both soloists rewarding challenges. / Date parution : 2006-02-01/ Répertoire / Solo S, Violon et Basse Continue

Motet. Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. Dietrich Buxtehude?s Magnificat is an opulent-sounding work, which obtains striking results with musically simple means. It contains no particular difficulties and makes a welcome addition to the repertoire of many choruses. Besides the score with enclosed instrumental parts, the choral score and supplementary parts can be purchased seperately./ Répertoire / SSATB