Breaking Free - Martin Luther's Revolution: A New Employer and Terpsichore
Donald Macleod focuses on the years Praetorius spent at the Dresden court as acting director of music, and the composition of his most famous work: Terpsichore.
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. As today's episode begins, Praetorius has just suffered the death of his friend and employer Duke Heinrich Julius. Donald focuses on the years Praetorius spent at the Dresden court in mourning as acting director of music, and the composition of his most famous work - Terpsichore
Terpsichore - Volte CCXXXII a 4
Ricercare Ensemble fur Alte Musik, Zurich
Missodia - Kyrie, Gloria and Agnus Dei
Weser-Renaissance Bremen
Manfred Cordes (conductor)
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Musica Fiata
La Capella Ducale
Roland Wilson (conductor)
Terpsichore - Bransle de villages; Philou; La Canair; The old Spagnoletta; Stil, stil een Reys
Ricercare Ensemble fur Alte Musik, Zurich
Terpsichore - Bransles de Poictu (II/1, 3); Branse double
Capriccio Stravagante
Skip Sempe (conductor)
Terpsichore - Volte I
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Terpsichore - Ballet des feus
Triton Trombone Quartet
Terpsichore - Gavotte - La Bouree
Cincinnati Wind Orchestra
In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr
Musica Fiata
La Capella Ducale
Roland Wilson (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
Kyrie, Gloria and Agnus Dei - Missodia (1611)
Ensemble: Weser-Renaissance Bremen. Conductor: Manfred Cordes.- CPO: 9999532.
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Michael Praetorius
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - Polyhymnia Caduceatrix
Choir: La Capella Ducale. Orchestra: Musica Fiata. Director: Roland Wilson.- SONY CLASSICAL : S2K 62-929.
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Michael Praetorius
Spagnoletta (Terpsichore) no.27 (extracts)
Ensemble: Zurich Ricercare Ensemble. Director: Michel Piguet.- PRAETORIUS, Michael: Ballet (Terpsichore Nos.248 & 250).
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Michael Praetorius
Bransles de Poictu (II/1, 3) and Branse double
Ensemble: Capriccio Stravagante. Conductor: Skip Semp茅.- PARADIZO: PA0011.
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Michael Praetorius
Volte I
Ensemble: The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.- Delos: DE3132.
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Michael Praetorius
Ballet des feus
Ensemble: Triton Trombone Quartet.- BIS: BISCD604.
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Michael Praetorius
La Bouree (Terpsichore) No.32
Orchestra: Cincinnati Wind Orchestra.- KLAVIER: KCD-11058.
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Michael Praetorius
In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr -Polyhymnia Caduceatrix et Panegyrica 1619
Choir: La Capella Ducale. Orchestra: Musica Fiata. Director: Roland Wilson.- SONY CLASSICAL: S2K62929.
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