This week's programmes feature substantial sacred compositions and smaller motets or church pieces, many in the pioneering recordings directed by Roger Norrington with the ensembles he formed specially to perform Schutz's music. With comments from Sir Roger Norrington.

Hodie Christus Natus Est, SWV456 Heinrich Schutz Choir, London String Players, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Camden Wind Ensemble, conductor Roger Norrington
The Christmas Story
String Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, conductor Roger Norrington
Ach Herr, Du Schopfer Aller Ding, SWV450 Heinrich Schutz Choir, London String Players, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Camden Wind
Ensemble/Roger Norrington
Producer Piers Burton-Page