Lucie Skeaping introduces a programme which focuses on a fascinating collection of 17th century German instrumental music known as Das Partiturbuch Ludwig. Assembled by Jacob Ludwig as a birthday present for his patron, Duke August of Gotha, the collection features composers from all over Germany, including Antonio Bertali, Johann Nicolai, Johann Schmelzer, Adam Drese, Samuel Capricornus and Nathanael Schnittelbach. PLAYLIST: Antonio Bertali - Sonata a 3 in G major for 2 violins & bassoon Ensemble Echo du Danube Directed by Christian Zincke NAXOS 8.557679 Track 8 Antonio Bertali - Ciaconna for solo violin in C major Martin Jopp (violin) NAXOS 8.557679 Track 2 Johann Heinrich Schmelzer - Sonata Variata in D minor Ensemble Echo du Danube NAXOS 8.557679 Track 6 Nathanael Schnittelbach - Ciaconna in A major for solo violin Ensemble Echo du Danube NAXOS 8.557679 Track 11 Adam Drese - Sonata a 2 in A minor Ensemble Echo du Danube NAXOS 8.557679 Track 10 Adam Drese - Sonata a 3 in A minor Ensemble Echo du Danube NAXOS 8.557679 Track 7 Johann Michael Nicolai - Sonata a 2 in C major Ensemble Echo du Danube NAXOS 8.557679 Track 4 Samuel Capricornus - Ciaconna in D major Ensemble Echo du Danube NAXOS 8.557679 Track 9.