Toccata D-Moll, Cancona C-Dur, Präludium Und Fuge G-Moll / Präludium Und Fuge D-Dur, F-Dur, G-Moll

Released in 1960 on the Cantate label, this recording features the organist Walter Kraft performing works by North German Baroque composers Dieterich Buxtehude and Vincent Lübeck. The album was produced during a period when the Cantate label was dedicated to documenting the German organ tradition, often utilizing historical or neo-Baroque instruments to capture the authentic sound of the North German school. This release served to elevate the accessibility of the organ repertoire, which was primarily confined to liturgical settings or specialized concert halls at the time.

The album showcases the technical prowess of Walter Kraft, who was a pivotal figure in the post-war revival of organ performance in Germany. The design of the record reflects the mid-century aesthetic of the Cantate series, which typically featured clean, academic typography and minimalist cover art to emphasize the seriousness of the music. It was received as a scholarly contribution to the discography of Baroque music, helping to establish the influence of Buxtehude and Lübeck on the development of the keyboard fugue and free-form organ composition.