Sacred & Secular Works

Moritz von Hessen-Kassel, ""Maurice the Learned"", ruled Hessen-Kassel from 1592-1627. He had a broad interest in the arts and sciences and felt urged toward artistic expression. In his own compositions he initially imitated Franco-Flemish composers with whom he had become acquainted. The art-loving landgrave also developed his taste from works dedicated to him by Praetorius, Schütz and others. The WESER-RENAISSANCE ensemble led by Manfred Cordes here present some of his sacred and secular works.