Hamburger Ratsmusik
From 16 May to 18 May Germany / Hamburg
16.05.2025, Greiz, Schloss, Sommerpalais, 7 pm
17.05.2025, Weißenfels, Schützhaus, 7 pm
18.05.2025, Halle/Saale, Händelhaus, 11 am
18.05.2025, Bad Köstritz, Schützhaus, 4 pm
A dendochronological study has recently revealed the year 1585 for the viola da gamba that will be played in this programme. In the same year, Heinrich Schütz, the ‘very best German composer’, was born, earning the instrument the nickname ‘Schütz viol’. The programme of these concerts explores what music was originally composed for it and how the instrument has survived the centuries.
