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Hamburg composer Hieronymus Praetorius was born on August 10, 1560, so we're celebrating the 460th anniversary of his birth with some wonderful examples of the polychoral music he wrote for the Jakobikirche, and St. Gertrude's chapel. We'll hear performances by the Göteborg Baroque Arts Ensemble and Weser Renaissance Bremen, plus organ works played by Friedhelm Flamme.
- Hieronymus Praetorius: Veni Redemptor Gentium. Performed by Friedhelm Flamme, organ.
- Hieronymus Praetorius: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam. Performed by Friedhelm Flamme, organ.
- Hieronymus Praetorius: Herr Gott, dich loben wir. Performed by The Göteborg Baroque Arts Ensemble.
- Hieronymus Praetorius: Hodie completi sunt. Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen.
- Hieronymus Praetorius: Cantate Domino canticum novum. Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen.
- Hieronymus Praetorius: Magnificat septimi toni. Performed by Friedhelm Flamme, organ.