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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

Kate Molleson

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

Composer of the Week: Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672): Episode 1: Musical Discovery and Celebrations

Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

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Episode 1: Musical Discovery and Celebrations

Musical Discovery and Celebrations

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672), Musical Discovery and Celebrations

Donald Macleod on the early years of the man described as the 'father of German music'.

Donald Macleod on Schutz's childhood spent growing up in an inn in Kostritz, his studies in Venice with Giovanni Gabrieli and his subsequent success following his return to Germany.

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.

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Donald Macleod explores the life and music of German composer Heinrich Schutz

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the 'father of German music', Heinrich Schutz

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