Starting in the late Renaissance, the court at Wolfenbüttel in northern German emerged as a cultural center. The dukes of the house of Welf employed high-profile composers like Michael Praetorius to increase their prestige, but lesser masters like Daniel Selichius made their mark as well. In this edition of Early Music Now, we'll hear from both composers, with performances by the Huelgas Ensemble and Weser-Renaissance Bremen.

• Michael Praetorius: Ballet de le Reine. Performed by La Bande des Luths.
• Daniel Selichius: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied. Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen.
• Daniel Selichius: Wohl dem, der den Herren fürchtet. Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen.
• Daniel Selichius: Laudate pueri Dominum. Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen.
• Daniel Selichius: Gelobet sei der Herr. Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen.
• Michael Praetorius: O Lux beata Trinitas. Performed by Jean-Charles Ablitzer, organ.
• Michael Praetorius: Summo Parenti Gloria. Performed by Jean-Charles Ablitzer, organ.
• Michael Praetorius: Der CXVI Psalm Davids. Performed by Huelgas Ensemble.
• Michael Praetorius: La Canarie. Performed by Ricercar Consort.