In tune with the muses of Zion
Ken Myers on the Christmas music of Michael Praetorius
In dulci jubilo
Ken Myers introduces some of the music for the season composed by Michael Praetorius (1571–1621), best known for his settings of Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (“Lo how a rose e’er blooming”) and In dulci jubilo. (18 minutes)
Peter wept
Poetry and music from the sixteenth century imagining the sorrow of St. Peter in recognizing his betrayal of Jesus