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Musical Discovery and Celebrations

Donald Macleod on Schutz's childhood spent growing up in an inn in Kostritz, his studies in Venice with Giovanni Gabrieli and his subsequent success following his return to Germany.

Donald Macleod explores the early years of the man described as the "father of German Music", Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672). In Monday's episode Donald explores Schutz's childhood growing up in an inn in Kostritz, his studies in Venice with Giovanni Gabrieli and his subsequent success following his return to Germany.

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Mon 18 May 2015 18:30

Music Played

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Wo Der Herr Nicht Das Haus Bauet Swv.400 For Ssb, Vn, Cornettino/Vn, Chor & Bc

    Conductor: Konrad Junghänel. Ensemble: Cantus Cölln. Ensemble: Concerto Palatino.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI: HMC90185051.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 3.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Matthaus-Passion Swv.479

    Performer: Jakob Bloch Jespersen. Singer: Julian Podger. Conductor: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen.
    • DACAPO: 8226094.
    • DACAPO.
    • 7.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Alma Afflitta, Che Fai? Swv.4 For 5 Voices [primo Libro De Madrigali, Venice 16

    Director: Anthony Rooley. Ensemble: Consort of Musicke..
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI: GD771118.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 1.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    D'Orrida Selce Alpina Swv.6 For 5 Voices [primo Libro De Madrigali, Venice 1611

    Performer: Consort of Musicke.. Director: Anthony Rooley.
    • D.H.M. : GD-77118.
    • D.H.M..
    • 6.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Quella Damma Son Io Swv.11 For 5 Voices [primo Libro De Madrigali, Venice 1611,

    Performer: Anthony Rooley. Ensemble: Consort of Musicke..
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI: GD771118.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 11.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Dunque Addio, Care Selve Swv.15 For 5 Voices [primo Libro De Madrigali, Venice

    Performer: Anthony Rooley. Ensemble: Consort of Musicke..
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI: GD771118.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 15.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Nun Lob, Mein Seel, Den Herren Swv.41 For Double Chorus, Instruments And Contin

    Performer: Konrad Junghänel. Ensemble: Cantus Cölln.
    • raumklang: RK3001.
    • raumklang.
    • 6.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Syncharma Musicum - En Novus Elysiis For Soloists, Chorus And Instruments

    Conductor: Manfred Cordes. Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance Bremen.
    • SCHUTZ - Siehe wie fein und lieblich ists.
    • CPO.
    • 15.

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