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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 2: 1625 - A Year of Sorrow

Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

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Episode 2: 1625 - A Year of Sorrow

1625 - A Year of Sorrow

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672), 1625 - A Year of Sorrow

Donald Macleod explores the events of 1625, a grief-stricken year in Schutz's life.

Donald Macleod explores the events of 1625, a particularly grief-stricken year in Schutz's life.

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the man described as the "father of German Music", Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672). In today's episode Donald uncovers the events of 1625 - a particularly grief-stricken year in the life of the German composer.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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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