Heinrich Schütz

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Born: 8 October 1585, Köstritz (Germany)
Died: 6 November 1672, Dresden (Germany)

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[details ←] Saul (1650) Piano, Vocal, Organ, Violin, choral
[details ←] Heinrich Schutz: Zehn Geistliche Duette (Ten Sacred Duets) Piano, Vocal, Organ,
[details ←] Psalm 100 SATB and Brass Schutz choral
[details ←] Sacred Concertos (3) No.3: And take heed to yourselves Bass, Organ, Violin, Bassoon, Oboe, Cello, choral
[details ←] Sacred Concertos (3) No.2: Behold this child is set for the fall Bass, Organ, Violin, Bassoon, Oboe, Cello, choral
[details ←] Sacred Concertos (3) No.1: Purge out the old leaven therefore Bass, Organ, Violin, Bassoon, Oboe, Cello, choral
[details ←] Lift up your heads O ye gates (Motet) Piano, Organ, choral
[details ←] Musikalische Exequien I-III
[details ←] Seven Last Words - Choral Work Vocal, Organ, choral
[details ←] Short Sacred Concertos (5) Vocal, Organ,
[details ←] Psalm 150 Trumpet, Organ, Trombone, choral
[details ←] I Am The Resurrection and the Life (Motet) Piano, Organ, choral
[details ←] St. Luke Passion, SWV 480
[details ←] Ride la primavera
[details ←] Cantate Domino Piano, Organ, choral
[details ←] Cantate Domino Piano, Organ, choral
[details ←] The Seven Last Words of Christ - vocal score Vocal,
[details ←] Two Motets - Score and parts Recorder,

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Biography

Heinrich Schütz is without doubt one of the great German composers. He was born in a well-to-do family, and like his brothers was destined to become a trader and lawyer. However, Count Moritz of Hessen discovered his musical talents, and it was he who also financed Heinrich’s study with Giovanni Gabrieli in Venice. He brought with him the Italian music style. Back in Germany he worked as a court organist in Kassel, where he soon became very famous. In 1617 Schütz became "Kapellmeister" at the court of Johann Georg I of Saksen. After that he also worked at the courts of Wolfenbüttel, Zeitz, Halle, Gera and Hamburg). For two periods of time (1633–1635 and 1642–1644) he also worked in Copenhagen, where fled to hide from the horrors 30-year War.

Schütz became very old: 87 year. Till his death he was productive as a composer. In fact, he wanted to retire at 60, but because of his popularity (they called him the Father of German Music), his master Johann Georg I would not let him go. Even successor Johann Georg II asked him to be present with his music on festive days.

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23 April 1627: Premiere of Dafne, in Torgau, Germany.
25 December 1664: Premiere of the Christmass Oratorio, in Dresden Germany.

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