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Schutz/Praetorius Mass for Reformation Jubilee (Dresden, 1617)
1 hour, 40 minutes on BBC Radio 3
Elin Manahan Thomas presents a reconstruction of a mass celebrated in Dresden on the 100th anniversary of the Reformation movement, based on works by Praetorius and Schutz. Show more
John Shea presents a concert of Choral music from Sweden, including works by Sven-David Sandstrom, JS Bach and Byrd. Performed by the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir & Fredrik Malmberg. Show more