Category Archives: Buxtehude

In Search Of Equanimity

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Ray V.

Three minutes with the Accentus Insula Orchestra as they perform a little ditty by Dieterich Buxtehude, (1639-1707) entitled Alleluia. While most of us will recognize some of the works of JS Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and lest we forget, Tchaikovsky, the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021, 25 blogs, Buxtehude, music | Tagged Accentus Insula Orchestra, Baroque music, Buxtehude, ear candy, JS Bach | 1 Comment

Dietrich Who?

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Ray V.

A day or so ago, I mentioned that while taking a road trip, I was looking forward to listening to some of the works of Dietrich Buxtehude. One of my buddies left a comment, Dietrich who? I responded personally but … Continue reading →

Posted in Buxtehude, Sunday pipes | Tagged Baroque music, Baroque period, Dietrich Buxtehude, Sunday pipes, The king of instruments | 7 Comments

Journey To The Stars

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Ray V.

Good evening and warm wishes to our friends in and from Canada. The 1970’s and 80’s were the best years for music, and music videos (Except for maybe the years of Bach and Buxtehude.) One of the hottest bands from … Continue reading →

Posted in Buxtehude, Music of the 1970's, Music of the 1980's | Tagged April Wine, Buxtehude, Friends in Canada, Music of the 1980's | 10 Comments

Sunday Pipes #40

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Ray V.

Massimo Gabba plays a well-known piece by Dietrich Buxthude (my favorite composer) on the new Mascioni organ in Alessandria, one of the rare Italian organs with a high-pressure Tuba stop (400 mm.), Enjoy and you might as well “Turn it … Continue reading →

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Throwing It Way Back

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Ray V.

My favorite composer is Dietrich Buxtehude and there is nothing like some pipe organ music during Holy Week. Since Buxtehude died in 1707, we are throwing this way back on this Thursday. Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV 143 “Prelude in … Continue reading →

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A Discovery

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Ray V.

Yesterday, I discovered Spotify. Ten years since it was founded, but I’ve rarely been accused of being an early adapter, except for one company we started, but that’s another story. Today, after church, I will spend my day getting … Continue reading →