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Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the "father of German Music" Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672). In Wednesday's programme, Donald focuses on Schutz's years away from Germany in the aftermath of his wife's death.

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Wed 20 May 201518:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Es Steh Gott Auf Swv.356

    Performer: Norbert Schuster. Performer: - See Cap Dresden Cappella Sagittariana. Ensemble: amarcord.
    • raumklang: RKap10110.
    • raumklang.
    • 7.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Jubilate Deo In Chordis Swv.276 For Ttb, 2 Cornetti, Bsn & Bc [2nd Part Of 'Buc

    Performer: Matteo Messori. Choir: Cappella Augustana.
    • BRILLIANT CLASSICS: 93953.
    • BRILLIANT CLASSICS.
    • 1.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Das Ist Je Gewisslich Wahr Swv.277 For 6 Voices And Continuo [verba D.Pauli(On

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier. Ensemble: Vox Luminis.
    • RICERCAR : RIC 311.
    • RICERCAR.
    • 4.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Musikalische Exequien Swv.279 - Konzert (in Form einer deutsche Begrabnis-Missa)

    Conductor: Harry Christophers. Choir: The Sixteen.
    • CORO : COR-16036.
    • CORO.
    • 6.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Was Hast Du Verwirket Swv.307

    Conductor: Manfred Cordes. Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance Bremen.
    • CPO: 9996752.
    • CPO.
    • 3.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Sei Gegrusset, Maria - Dialogus Swv.333 For Chorus [ssatb], 5 Instruments & Con

    Conductor: Manfred Cordes. Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance Bremen.
    • CPO: 9996752.
    • CPO.
    • 3.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 May 201512:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Wed 20 May 201518:30
    BBC Radio 3

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