Variations on 'Mein junges Leben hat ein End'

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Bridging the Renaissance and Baroque eras of music, the Dutchman Sweelinck was a leading light in Northern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. He drew on a variety of sources for inspiration for his compositions including popular tunes of the day. This is one, probably of German origin. Composer: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Performer: Mahan Esfahani (Harpsichord) Recording date: 23 September 2008 Date of broadcast: 22 July 2009