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Schütz’s Musicalische Exequien: the best recordings

Fabrice Fitch
Friday, June 14, 2024

Heinrich Schütz’s German Requiem has become one of the most-recorded works of 17th-century German sacred music. Fabrice Fitch investigates its rich discography

Heinrich Schütz – seen here in a painting by Christoph Spätner, c1660 – was a highly influential figure in German Baroque music (photography: Lebrecht Music Arts / Bridgeman Images)
Heinrich Schütz – seen here in a painting by Christoph Spätner, c1660 – was a highly influential figure in German Baroque music (photography: Lebrecht Music Arts / Bridgeman Images)

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