Organ Works = Oeuvres Pour Orgue = Orgelwerke

Released in 1983 by the British label Argo, this recording captures Peter Hurford performing a selection of Dieterich Buxtehude's organ works. Argo, a subsidiary of Decca Records, was widely respected during this era for its high-fidelity captures of classical repertoire, often recorded in cathedral or church settings that favored a natural, resonant acoustic environment. This release reflects the late-twentieth-century revival of interest in North German Baroque organ music, positioning Buxtehude as a foundational predecessor to J.S. Bach.

Peter Hurford was a noted British organist and scholar who dedicated much of his career to performing and recording the works of Bach and his contemporaries. His approach was characterized by a commitment to historically informed performance practice, aiming to balance structural clarity with the expressive potential of the pipe organ. The production was well-received by classical music critics of the time, who praised Hurford’s technical precision and the label's ability to document the distinct tonal characteristics of the instrument used for the session.