Composers search for inspiration in the past- they study and learn from their predecessors, often borrowing ideas and taking them in new directions. The two praeludia by Dietrich Buxtehude, both composed in the stylus phantasticus (fantasy style) serve as a basis for us to follow some such musical borrowings. Buxtehude's compositional style had a direct influence in J.S. Bach and his successors. New ideas grew out of the stylus phantasticus, influencing later composers such as Franz Liszt and Petr Eben, who heralded the past and proclaimed the future by writing new forms of the praeludium inspired by Buxtehude's style. Gayle Martin is Associate Professor of Music at Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, where she is University Organist and teaches organ performance, musicianship, choral conducting, introduction to conducting, and music history. She also directs the Elliott Chorale, and coaches the early music group, Opella Nova.

Tracklist:

Prelude, Fugue & Chaconne In C Major, Buxwv 137
Prelude & Fugue In G Minor, Buxwv 148
Hommage À Buxtehude
Toccata, Adagio & Fugue In C Major, Bwv 564
Organ Sonata In D Major, Wq. 70 No. 5, H. 86
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 65 No. 6, Mwv W61
Prelude & Fugue On The Name Bach, S. 260

UPC: 757347410268
Label: Leaf Music
Release Date: 7.6.18
Format: CD

J Bach S / Martin - Partners in Time / Boundless Notes Part 2 (CD)