In view of the very official celebrations of the bicentenary of César Franck and the centenary of Iannis Xenakis, it must be recognized that the 350 years of the death of Heinrich Schütz have passed relatively unnoticed on this side of the Rhine!
However, the one that all of Germany has never ceased to celebrate all year long deserves to be rediscovered.
And not just by lovers of baroque music.
“Historically, the figure of Heinrich Schütz is fundamental to the understanding of all German music.
Without him, it is difficult to imagine Bach… And of course all those who will follow”
, advances Paul Agnew.
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