Clavitura

Dietrich Buxtehude › BuxWV 227

Suite in C major

BuxWV 227 · C major · first pub. 1942 or earlier in this collection · Instrumentation: Tasteninstrument

DänemarkZweite Hälfte 17. JahrhundertBarockKlaviermusik

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Historical context

BuxWV 227 is a keyboard work by Dietrich Buxtehude, composed in the late 17th century. This piece, likely part of his extensive oeuvre for organ and harpsichord, exemplifies his mastery of contrapuntal techniques and harmonic richness. First published around 1942 as part of a broader collection, it remains an important contribution to Baroque keyboard literature.

Structure

4 movements Allemande Courante Sarabande Gigue

Further reading