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Samuel Scheidt

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10:56

Tabulatura Nova 2 is a collection of organ music composed by Samuel Scheidt, a German composer and organist, in 1624. The collection consists of 20 pieces, divided into three sections or movements: the first section contains 10 pieces in the form of preludes, fugues, and toccatas; the second section contains four chorale settings; and the third section contains six variations on popular tunes of the time. The collection is characterized by its virtuosic and expressive organ writing, which showcases Scheidt's mastery of the instrument. The pieces are also notable for their use of chromaticism and dissonance, which were innovative for the time. The collection is considered a landmark in the development of German organ music, and it influenced many later composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach. Tabulatura Nova 2 premiered in 1624, likely in Halle, where Scheidt was the organist at the time. The collection was published by Johann Klemm, a music publisher in Frankfurt, and it quickly became popular throughout Germany and beyond. The collection was reprinted several times in the 17th century, and it remains an important part of the organ repertoire today. Overall, Tabulatura Nova 2 is a significant work in the history of organ music, showcasing Scheidt's innovative and virtuosic writing for the instrument. Its influence can be heard in the works of many later composers, and it remains a beloved and frequently performed collection to this day.

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