1625 - A Year of Sorrow
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the "father of German Music", Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672). In today's episode Donald uncovers the events of 1625 - a particularly grief-stricken year in the life of the German composer.
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Heinrich Schütz
Ach Herr, Du Schopfer Aller Ding Swv.450 For 5 Voices And Continuo
Performer: Johan Linderoth. Orchestra: Concerto Copenhagen. Conductor: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Sirius Viols Ensemble. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen.- DACAPO: 8226058.
- DACAPO.
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Heinrich Schütz
Inter Brachia Salvatoris Mei Swv.82 [cantiones Sacrae, 1625]
Choir: Dresden Chamber Choir. Director: Hans-Christoph Rademann.- CARUS: CARUS83252.
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Heinrich Schütz
Ich Hab Mein Sach Gott Heimgestellt Swv.94 For 5 Voices And Continuo [de Vitae
Choir: Dresden Chamber Choir. Director: Hans-Christoph Rademann.- CARUS: CARUS83238.
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Heinrich Schütz
Mit dem Amphion zwar mein Orgel und mein Harfe
Choir: Capell Sagittariana Dresden.- raumklang: RKap30108.
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Heinrich Schütz
Da Pacem - Motet Swv.465 For Double Choir
Performer: Konrad Junghänel. Choir: Camerata Köln.- DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI: 88883744272.
- DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
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- Tue 19 May 201512:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 19 May 201518:30BBC Radio 3
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