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1625 - A Year of Sorrow

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the "father of German Music", Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672). In today's episode Donald uncovers the events of 1625 - a particularly grief-stricken year in the life of the German composer.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Heinrich Schütz

    Ach Herr, Du Schopfer Aller Ding Swv.450 For 5 Voices And Continuo

    Performer: Johan Linderoth. Orchestra: Concerto Copenhagen. Conductor: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Sirius Viols Ensemble. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen.
    • DACAPO: 8226058.
    • DACAPO.
    • 22.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Inter Brachia Salvatoris Mei Swv.82 [cantiones Sacrae, 1625]

    Choir: Dresden Chamber Choir. Director: Hans-Christoph Rademann.
    • CARUS: CARUS83252.
    • CARUS.
    • 11.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Ich Hab Mein Sach Gott Heimgestellt Swv.94 For 5 Voices And Continuo [de Vitae

    Choir: Dresden Chamber Choir. Director: Hans-Christoph Rademann.
    • CARUS: CARUS83238.
    • CARUS.
    • 7.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Mit dem Amphion zwar mein Orgel und mein Harfe

    Choir: Capell Sagittariana Dresden.
    • raumklang: RKap30108.
  • Heinrich Schütz

    Da Pacem - Motet Swv.465 For Double Choir

    Performer: Konrad Junghänel. Choir: Camerata Köln.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI: 88883744272.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 8.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 May 2015 12:00
  • Tue 19 May 2015 18:30

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