Dieterich Buxtehude played a major role in shaping the various types of vocal music in his time. His experience as organist, composer,and director as well as his extensive knowledge of the contemporary repertoire, including Italian music made him the most originaland significant contributor to the early cantata in northern Germany. On this beautiful CD, Ton Koopman and his Amsterdam BaroqueOrchestra & Choir expose the unknown Buxtehude.