Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the "father of German Music" Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672). In this week's final programme, Donald explores Schütz's final years as he eventually succeeded in his attempts to retire and set to writing a final monumental "swan song".

1 hour

Last on

Fri 22 May 201518:30
BBC Radio 3

More episodes

Previous

A Decade Attempting to RetireHeinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

Next

You are at the last episode

See all episodes from Composer of the Week

Music Played

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deinen Diener Swv.432/3 For 6 Voices And Continuo [canticu

    Performer: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers.
    • CORO: COR16036.
    • CORO.
    • 2.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Weihnachts-Oratorium Swv.435

    Orchestra: Concerto Copenhagen. Conductor: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Sirius Viols Ensemble. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen.
    • DACAPO: 8226058.
    • DACAPO.
    • 1.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Johannes-Passion Swv.481

    Singer: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen. Singer: Adam Riis.
    • DACAPO: 8226093.
    • DACAPO.
    • 18.

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Wie Habe Ich Dein Gesetze So Lieb (Psalm 119: Mem Et Nun) Swv.488 For Double Ch

    Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe. Ensemble: Concerto Palatino. Choir: Collegium Vocale Gent.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI : HMC-901895.96.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 7.

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Tchaikovsky

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Gourlay.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 22 May 201512:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Fri 22 May 201518:30
    BBC Radio 3

Beethoven Unleashed – the box set

Beethoven Unleashed – the box set

The complete set of Radio 3 Beethoven Unleashed podcasts, with Donald Macleod.

What was really wrong with Beethoven?

What was really wrong with Beethoven?

Georgia Mann and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh examine the composer's numerous health problems

Composers A to Z

Composers A to Z

Visit the extensive audio archive of Radio 3 programmes about Composers and their works.

Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week

Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week

The production team reflects on 5 of Donald Macleod’s best stories from the last 20 years

Five reasons why we love Parry's Jerusalem

Five reasons why we love Parry's Jerusalem

What is the strange power of Jerusalem which makes strong men weep?

A man out of time – why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...

A man out of time – why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...

The composer of Jerusalem was very far from the conservative figure his image suggests.

Composer Help Page

Composer Help Page

Find resources and contacts for composers from within the classical music industry.