Final Years
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the "father of German Music" Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672). In this week's final programme, Donald explores Schütz's final years as he eventually succeeded in his attempts to retire and set to writing a final monumental "swan song".
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Heinrich Schütz
Herr, Nun Lassest Du Deinen Diener Swv.432/3 For 6 Voices And Continuo [canticu
Performer: The Sixteen. Conductor: Harry Christophers.- CORO: COR16036.
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Heinrich Schütz
Weihnachts-Oratorium Swv.435
Orchestra: Concerto Copenhagen. Conductor: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Sirius Viols Ensemble. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen.- DACAPO: 8226058.
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Heinrich Schütz
Johannes-Passion Swv.481
Singer: Paul Hillier. Ensemble: Ars Nova Copenhagen. Singer: Adam Riis.- DACAPO: 8226093.
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Heinrich Schütz
Wie Habe Ich Dein Gesetze So Lieb (Psalm 119: Mem Et Nun) Swv.488 For Double Ch
Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe. Ensemble: Concerto Palatino. Choir: Collegium Vocale Gent.- HARMONIA MUNDI : HMC-901895.96.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic. Conductor: Andrew Gourlay.
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- Fri 22 May 2015 12:00
- Fri 22 May 2015 18:30
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