Zephyrus

One of the great figures of German 17th-century music, Michael Praetorius published 17 volumes of music as well as important works on musical theory and theology. The son of a Lutheran pastor, Praetorius made over a thousand arrangements of Lutheran chorales, catering to all levels of church music from large professional ensembles to amateur groups and children. This seasonal program samples the full range of Praetorius’s arrangements of well-known carols, from simple duets and elegant dances to expansive works in twenty parts. Zephyrus is joined by the Washington Cornett & Sackbutt Ensemble, and violinists David Sariti and David McCormick for this festive concert.