Composer

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Dietrich Buxtehude

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1694

Average_duration

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59:58

Movement_count

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7

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Dietrich Buxtehude's 'Sonatas (7) for 2 violins, viola da gamba & harpsichord, Op. 1, BuxWV 252-258' is a collection of seven sonatas composed in the late 17th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1680 and 1690. The sonatas were premiered in Lübeck, Germany, where Buxtehude was the organist at the Marienkirche. The sonatas are written for two violins, viola da gamba, and harpsichord, and are considered to be some of the earliest examples of chamber music. Each sonata consists of several movements, typically including a prelude, allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue. The sonatas are characterized by their intricate counterpoint, virtuosic violin parts, and rich harmonies. The first sonata in the collection, BuxWV 252, is in the key of B-flat major and consists of six movements. The second sonata, BuxWV 253, is in the key of G minor and consists of five movements. The third sonata, BuxWV 254, is in the key of D major and consists of six movements. The fourth sonata, BuxWV 255, is in the key of A minor and consists of five movements. The fifth sonata, BuxWV 256, is in the key of E minor and consists of six movements. The sixth sonata, BuxWV 257, is in the key of B-flat major and consists of five movements. The final sonata, BuxWV 258, is in the key of F major and consists of six movements. Overall, Buxtehude's 'Sonatas (7) for 2 violins, viola da gamba & harpsichord, Op. 1, BuxWV 252-258' is a significant contribution to the development of chamber music in the Baroque era. The sonatas showcase Buxtehude's skill as a composer and his ability to create complex and engaging music for small ensembles.

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