Where was Buxtehude probably born?
(Oldesloe, which is being discussed in musicological circles, is not the desired answer for this
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| Helsingborg |
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| What position did Buxtehude occupy from 1668 until his death? |
| Organist at St. Mary’s in Lübeck |
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| In addition to his primary profession, what other position did Buxtehude hold? |
| Werkmeister (administration expenses) |
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| What were (or are) the “Abendmusiken”? |
| Presentations similar to concerts |
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| Who visited Buxtehude in 1705 to hear him play the organ? |
| Johann Sebastian Bach |
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| What collection contains many vocal works from Buxtehude? |
| The Düben Collection in Uppsala |
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| What do the symbols in the 7 cantatas from the cycle “Membra Jesus nostri” represent? |
| 7 body parts of Jesus |
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| Under what name is the oratorio “Wacht! Euch zum Streit gefasset macht” also known? |
| Das Jüngste Gericht |
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| What is North German organ tabulature? |
| A musical notation which employs letters, strokes, and rhythmic symbols |
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| Who was the son-in-law and successor of Buxtehude? |
| J. C. Schieferdecker |
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