German – CACOPHONY

89. Highland Fling? Mendelssohn, ‘Scottish’ Symphony (Part 1)

30/06/2021 by Steve

Every time I hear it, I’m amazed by the power and emotion in Mendelssohn’s music. Inspired by a trip to Scotland, his Symphony No.3 delights and surprises, without resorting to bagpipes! Listening time: 32 mins (Podcast 12′, music 20′)… Listen

88. Funeral for a friend: Heinrich Schütz, Funeral Music

20/06/2021 by Steve

Asked to write funeral music for his friend and patron during the middle of a war, with millions dying all around plus a shortage of musicians, Heinrich Schütz finds hope, beauty and joy among the devastation. His Musikalische Exequien (Funeral Music) is a 400-year old masterpiece that still works its magic. 39 mins (Podcast 11′, music 28′)… Listen