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Composer of the Week

Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

Episode 1: Musical Discovery and Celebrations

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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. Show less

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