Breaking Free - Martin Luther's Revolution: Court Kapellmeister
Donald Macleod focuses on how Praetorius established himself in Wolfenbuttel, setting up home with a new wife and son, aided by a promotion from the Duke.
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the most revered composers of his age, Michael Praetorius - a key figure in the music of the Reformation. In today's episode, Donald explores the years in which Praetorius established himself in Wolfenbüttel, setting up home with a new wife and son, aided by a promotion from the Duke.
Terpsichore - Suite No 3
The New York Renaissance Band
Sally Logemann (conductor)
Jubilate Domino I & II
Dominique Visse (countertenor)
Capella de la Torre
Aus tiefer Not
Huelgas Ensemble
Paul van Nevel (conductor)
O Lux beata Trinitas
William Porter (organ)
Erstanden ist der helige Christ
Weser-Renaissance Bremen
Manfred Cordes (conductor)
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
Dresden Kreuzchor
Martin Flämig (conductor)
Producer: Sam Phillips
Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution.
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Michael Praetorius
Terpsichore: Suite no 3
Ensemble: The New York Renaissance Band. Conductor: Sally Logemann.- ARABESQUE: Z6531.
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Michael Praetorius
Jubilate Domino I & II from Motectae et psalmi
Singer: Dominique Visse. Ensemble: Capella de la Torre.- COVIELLO: COV20907.
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Michael Praetorius
Aus tiefer not - Musae Sioniae
Ensemble: Huelgas Ensemble. Conductor: Paul Van Nevel.- SONY : 88875086622.
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Michael Praetorius
O Lux Beata Trinitas
Performer: William Porter.- PROPRIUS : PRCD9102.
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Michael Praetorius
Erstanden ist der helige Christ And Postludium from Musae Sionae
Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance Bremen. Conductor: Manfred Cordes.- CPO 9999532.
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Michael Praetorius
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
Choir: Dresdner Kreuzchor. Conductor: Martin Flämig.- NAXOS : 8551266.
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Broadcasts
- Tue 2 May 201712:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 2 May 201718:30BBC Radio 3
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