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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 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. Show more

Composer of the Week

Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)

Episode 4: A Decade Attempting to Retire

Duration: 1 hour

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

Donald Macleod focuses on Schutz's years spent at the penniless court in Dresden. The composer was desperate to retire, but found his pleas ignored. Show more