empty cell Dieterich Buxtehude
Dieterich Buxtehude was a German-Danish composer and organist of the Baroque period. He served as the organist at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck, where his "Abendmusiken" became significant musical events. His works include organ compositions, cantatas, and chamber music, which influenced later composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach. Buxtehude's music is known for its complexity and expressiveness, and his contribution to Baroque music is considered fundamental.