Tag Archives: Dietrich Buxtehude

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 →

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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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Sunday Pipes #29

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Ray V.

This week features one of my favorite organists,  playing a piece by my favorite composer. Dietrich Buxtehude’s Chaconne in E minor played by Chris Paraskevopoulos at his residence organ. Just sit back, close your eyes and let the music take you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #22

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Ray V.

As previously mentioned, one of my favorite composers is Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707). This video is of Jens Korndoerfer playing The Prelude in D during the first round of the 2008 Canadian International Organ Competition. The organ is a 1961 Rudolf von Beckerath … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Ray V.

Sunday’s are made for organ music. It is probably best appreciated in a liturgical setting,  but that would leave lots of folks out. This may be the first of  a new, regular feature that I’ll call “Sunday Pipes” The pipe … Continue reading →

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