Dietrich Buxtehude

Jesu meines Lebens Leben, BuxWV 62

With »Jesu meines Lebens Leben« (BuxWV 62), Dieterich Buxtehude created a deeply moving masterpiece of North German Baroque vocal music. This expressive sacred aria captivates with its intimate melodic lines and rich instrumental colors: the vocal parts (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass—which can be performed flexibly by soloists or a full choir) engage in a wonderful musical dialogue with the transverse flute, strings, and basso continuo. Ideal for Passiontide, church services, or the concert stage, this work consistently leaves a profound and uplifting impression. Carefully edited by Dietrich Kilian and published by Edition Merseburger, this full score provides choirs and instrumental ensembles with an outstanding foundation for a stylistically authentic and rewarding performance.