Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 01 | Breaking Free, Martin Luther's Revolution: Child Of The Reformation | 20170501 | Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the most revered composers of his age, Michael Praetorius - a key figure in the music of the Reformation. In today's episode, Donald explores Praetorius's early years as the son of a Lutheran pastor and his first steps into the musical world. Terpsichore - Passamezzo Early Music Consort of London David Munrow (conductor) Num Komm der Heiden Heiland Apollo's Fire Jeannette Sorrell (conductor) Victimae paschali laudes a 1 Weser-Renaissance Manfred Cordes (conductor) Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren Friedhelm Flamme (organ) Choral Fantasy on Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Jean-Charles Ablitzer (organ) Magnificat super Ecce Maria et Sydus ex claro et al. Viva Voce Fundamenta Tenet I & II Dominique Visse (countertenor) Capella de la Torre Producer: Sam Phillips Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution. Donald Macleod explores Praetorius's early years as the son of a Lutheran pastor. |
| 2017 | 02 | Breaking Free, Martin Luther's Revolution: Court Kapellmeister | 20170502 | Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the most revered composers of his age, Michael Praetorius - a key figure in the music of the Reformation. In today's episode, Donald explores the years in which Praetorius established himself in Wolfenbüttel, setting up home with a new wife and son, aided by a promotion from the Duke. Terpsichore - Suite No 3 The New York Renaissance Band Sally Logemann (conductor) Jubilate Domino I & II Dominique Visse (countertenor) Capella de la Torre Aus tiefer Not Huelgas Ensemble Paul van Nevel (conductor) O Lux beata Trinitas William Porter (organ) Erstanden ist der helige Christ Weser-Renaissance Bremen Manfred Cordes (conductor) Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Dresden Kreuzchor Martin Fl䀀mig (conductor) Producer: Sam Phillips Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution. Donald Macleod focuses on how Praetorius established himself in Wolfenbuttel. |
| 2017 | 03 | Breaking Free, Martin Luther's Revolution: Travels And Sudden Death | 20170503 | Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the most revered composers of his age, Michael Praetorius - a key figure in the music of the Reformation. In today's episode, Donald focuses on the travels Praetorius made as a diplomat for Duke Heinrich Julius and the sets of sacred music in Latin he published before the duke's untimely death. Vater unser in dem Himmel Knabenchor Hannover Klaus Eichhorn (organ) Christus, der uns selig macht a 8 Boys of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Albans The Early Music Consort of London David Munrow (conductor) Magnificat per omnes versus super ut re mi fa sol la Huelgas Ensemble Paul van Nevel (conductor) Vita sanctorum decus angelorum Hennig Voss (alto) Hans Jorg Mammel (tenor) Nils Ole Peters (baritone) Michael Jackel (bass) Soloists and chorus of the Knabenchor Hannover Johann Rosenmüller Ensemble Bremer Lautten Chor Hille Perl & The Sirius Viols Margit Schulthei߀ (organ) Jorg Breiding (conductor) Salve rex noster Dominiue Visse (countertenor) Capella de la torre Katharina Bauml (conductor) Producer: Sam Phillips Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution. Donald Macleod focuses on Praetorius's diplomatic travels for Duke Heinrich Julius. |
| 2017 | 04 | Breaking Free, Martin Luther's Revolution: A New Employer And Terpsichore | 20170504 | Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the most revered composers of his age, Michael Praetorius - a key figure in the music of the Reformation. As today's episode begins, Praetorius has just suffered the death of his friend and employer Duke Heinrich Julius. Donald focuses on the years Praetorius spent at the Dresden court in mourning as acting director of music, and the composition of his most famous work - Terpsichore Terpsichore - Volte CCXXXII a 4 Ricercare Ensemble fur Alte Musik, Zurich Missodia - Kyrie, Gloria and Agnus Dei Weser-Renaissance Bremen Manfred Cordes (conductor) Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Musica Fiata La Capella Ducale Roland Wilson (conductor) Terpsichore - Bransle de villages; Philou; La Canair; The old Spagnoletta; Stil, stil een Reys Terpsichore - Bransles de Poictu (II/1, 3); Branse double Capriccio Stravagante Skip Sempe (conductor) Terpsichore - Volte I Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Terpsichore - Ballet des feus Triton Trombone Quartet Terpsichore - Gavotte - La Bouree Cincinnati Wind Orchestra In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr Producer: Sam Phillips Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution. Donald Macleod focuses on the years Praetorius spent at the Dresden court. |
| 2017 | 05 LAST | Breaking Free, Martin Luther's Revolution: A Farewell To Myself | 20170505 | Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the most revered composers of his age - Michael Praetorius - a key figure in the music of the Reformation. In this week's final programme, Donald Macleod explores Michael Praetorius's final years and works, as the musical establishment in Wolfenbüttel declines and he loses his job. Ein feste Burg... Kammerchor der Frauenkirche Dresden Instrumenta Musica Matthias Grunert (organ & conductor) Missa: gantz Teudsch - Gloria Gabrieli Consort and Players Paul McCreesh (conductor) Magnificat: Meine Seel erhebt den Herren Musica Fiata La Capella Ducale Roland Wilson (conductor) Quem pastores laudavere Choir of Westminster Cathedral The Parley of Instruments David Hill (conductor) Der CXVI - Psalm Davids Huelgas Ensemble Paul van Nevel (conductor) Producer: Sam Phillips Part of Radio 3's Breaking Free series of programmes exploring Martin Luther's Revolution. Donald Macleod focuses on Praetorius's final years and works. |