The Carus traversal of Heinrich Schutz works ends with a collection of commissioned works. For the most part, the music on this 2 CD set marks important occasions in the Dresden court. Some were commissioned for birthdays, others for treaty signings, and so on. Schutz studied in Venice with Giovanni Gabrielli (and perhaps with Claudio […]
Isabel Schicketanz
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Heinrich Schütz Madrigale & Hochzeitsmusiken Bring Element of Fun
Carus continues their traversal of Heinrich Schutz’s music with a collection of secular compositions. Schutz was primarily known for his sacred compositions, which influenced generations of Protestant composers (especially in Germany). This release features secular madrigals and wedding music that show a different aspect of Schutz. Schutz studied in Venice as a young man. The works in […]