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MINI-CONCERT NO. 1
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    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in D Major, BuxWV 139Download
    Several contrasting textures and moods show Buxtehude's engaging spontaneity, this Prelude is as close to a recorded improvisation as we could hope for. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [5:16] (a=420 Hz)
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ich dank dir schon durch deinen Sohn, BuxWV 195Download View Lyrics
    This somewhat modal setting has three meters: Alla Breve, 3/2, and Common Meter, but four moods. Temperament: Werckmeister III. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [4:41]
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BuxWV 207Download View Lyrics
    The tune also is known as "Vater Unser" and this setting consists of 4 verses, two for manual alone, (v. 1, Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D], v. 2 replace Fluit with Prestant 4'), a more elaborate pedal version with embellished chorale (which almost perfectly fits the divided keyboard if the player transposes the left hand down an octave--Manuaal Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D] + Prestant 8' [D] + Sesquialter; Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4'), and ending with a two-voice setting for manual alone (Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D]. Time needed to be adjusted for the convincing groan upon changing registers for verse 3. WellTemperament-VallottiYoung. Chr. Müller cabinet organ (1741) reinstalled in Maria-church of Oosterwijtwerd, Groningen (1845) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [6:32]     HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Fuga in Bb Major, BuxWV 176Download
    Sectional fugue with repeated note in the first subject, alternating common meter and 12/8 with a dramatic moment or two and a few ad lib pedal notes. Young Temperament. Frans Caspar Schnitger Organ, Duurswoude/Friesland (1723) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [4:17] (a=460 Hz)     HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BuxWV 149Download
    The Prelude and Fugue in G minor is a rollicking precursor to the great organ preludes and fugues of J.S. Bach, but instead of two separate movements, it consists of four contrasting sections, the last of which is an exquisite fugue. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [7:58] (a=420 Hz)
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in E minor, BuxWV 143Download
    Opens with a pedal solo then settles into a prolonged organ point in a pedal that is no longer coupled to the full plenum of the Hauptwerk, which explores the opening motive. In Ms. 23 a fughetta emerges, based on a theme with a persistent repeated note and chromatic ending. It is fully expanded in passionate Buxtehude fashion. At Ms. 57, another fughetta starts with a similar subject but now on the Hinterwerk and in triple meter. When he listener is sufficiently soothed and calmed, the pedal reed comes clammering in and the marking is Adagio, with plenty of dramatic space between events. The piece ends with another organ point in the pedal. Gottfried Silbermann Organ, Reinhardtsgrimma / Sachsen, Germany (1731) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [5:6] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 201Download View Lyrics
    Somewhat sad setting of 16th century chorale tune with words based on Matthew 11:28: "Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." RH Chorale on Rugwerk Fluit Does 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' + Sexquialter 2 St.; LH on Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' =+ Roerfluit 8' + Octaaf 4' ; Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Roerquint 6'. WellTemperament-FifthComma. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:32]
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in A Major, BuxWV 151Download
    Jolly and witty and harmonically daring sectional prelude in an unusual key. Martinus Temperament. The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) 
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [7:35]
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV 159Download
    Unlike Buxtehude's more famous Passacaglio in D minor, the pedal theme does not repeat throughout the entire piece, since a ciacona relies more on a harmonic progression than the constant repetition of a single theme in the bass line. Here the more delicate flute stops begin and end the piece. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [7:38] (a=420 Hz)
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Magnificat Primi Toni, BuxWV 203Download View Lyrics
    Grand, charming, forthright, festive, grave, frivolous, tender, industrious, and fervent, in that order. Organ-Silbermann Temperament. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [7:16]