This week's show celebrates the 450th birthday of composer Michael Praetorius, who was probably born the day before St. Michael's Day in 1571. We'll hear tracks from a recent release featuring Capella de la Torre and RIAS Chamber Choir called Praetorius & Italy, plus classic recordings of his Dances from Terpsichore and organ works. 

• Michael Praetorius: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren. Performed by RIAS Chamber Choir & Capella de la Torre.
• Adriano Banchieri: Sonata sopra l’aria Musicale del Gran Duca. Performed by Capella de la Torre.
• Michael Praetorius: Te mane laudum carmine. Performed by Jean‐Charles Ablitzer, organ.
• Michael Praetorius: Vita Sanctorum. Performed by Jean‐Charles Ablitzer, organ.
• Michael Praetorius: Christ, der du bist der Helle Tag. Performed by RIAS Chamber Choir & Capella de la Torre.
• Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata Pian’e forte a 8. Performed by Capella de la Torre.
• Michael Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore (excerpts). Performed by Capriccio Stravagante Renaissance Orchestra.
• Claudio Monteverdi: Lauda Jerusalem a 5. Performed by Capella de la Torre.
• Michael Praetorius: Siehe, wie fein und lieblich. Performed by Capella de la Torre.
• Michael Praetorius: Ballet des Matelotz. Performed by Capriccio Stravagante Renaissance Orchestra.