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Dutch organist and composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was given nicknames like 'the Orpheus of Amsterdam' and 'the maker of German organists'. This week's show gives a glimpse into his life as city organist and composer of both Protestant and Catholic music. Our performers include the Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam, Leo van Doeselaar, and Reinhard Jaud.

  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Est-ce Mars. Performed by The Royal Wind Music.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Fantasia in G. Performed by Reinhard Jaud, organ Ebert-Orgel 1558 Innsbruck ORF
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Echo Fantasia in D. Performed by Reinhard Jaud, organ.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Psalm 42. Performed by Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Psalm 150. Performed by Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Mein junges Leben hat ein End. Performed by Alina Rotaru, harpsichord.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Psalm 55. Performed by Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Psalm 96. Performed by Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Te Deum. Performed by Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam.
  • John Bull: Fantasia on a theme of Sweelinck. Performed by Alina Rotaru, harpsichord.
  • Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Diligam te Domine. Performed by Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam.
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