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. In today's episode, Donald explores the years in which Praetorius established himself in Wolfenbüttel, setting up home with a new wife and son, aided by a promotion from the Duke.

Terpsichore - Suite No 3
The New York Renaissance Band
Sally Logemann (conductor)

Jubilate Domino I & II
Dominique Visse (countertenor)
Capella de la Torre

Aus tiefer Not
Huelgas Ensemble
Paul van Nevel (conductor)

O Lux beata Trinitas
William Porter (organ)

Erstanden ist der helige Christ
Weser-Renaissance Bremen
Manfred Cordes (conductor)

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
Dresden Kreuzchor
Martin Flämig (conductor)

Producer: Sam Phillips

Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution. Show less