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2021 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Dutch organist and composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. This week's show gives a glimpse into his life as city organist in Amsterdam and composer of both Protestant and Catholic music. Our performers include the Gesualdo Consort of Amsterdam, Alina Rotaru, 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.
  • 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.
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