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Dietrich Buxtehude
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Praeludium in E minor, BuxWV 142 Click to Listen [8:8]
Five major sections, the first two in Common Meter, ending with a very "blue" note that ushers in some heavy chromaticism in 3/2. The meter switches to Common again just 2 measures before a loud transitional passage ushering in a delightfully bouncy 12/8 motiv that continues to the end. WellTemperament-FifthComma. Midi File available. Instrument: The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl

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