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Follow the LiederFinding Home: Der Wanderer an den MondWhat makes a home? Is it a person, a feeling, a place? The lonely voice of Schubert’s wanderer, wondering at the moon where his place in the world might be, resonates with the voices of today as we hear from friends of the podcast. Ways to help the refugee crisis:https://www.unrefugees.org/https://humanrightsfirst.org/https://www.globalrefuge.org/news/5-ways-to-help-refugees-immigrants-in-2025/https://www.rescue.orghttps://refugeerights.org/Letters from refugee childrenhttps://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/letters-from-syrian-refugee-childrenLetter by Andrew Lam2025-05-131h 03Follow the LiederFanny Mendelssohn HenselBefore there was Felix, there was Fanny! Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel was a supremely talented and intelligent pianist and composer, but societal norms of the time kept her locked in a patriarchal prison. Join us as we hear three of her songs: Nach süden, Vorwurf, and Nachtwanderer. With soprano Isabelle Peters and mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska.Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-04-0859 minFollow the LiederKorngold: Sechs einfache Lieder Op. 9The worlds of Hollywood and Lieder collide in this episode about Erich Wolfgang Korngold and his Sechs einfache Lieder. Including a very special live performance of the cycle by guest vocalist Claire McCahan and guest pianist Tzu Kuang Tan recorded during the Opening Fellows Concert at CSI's Fellowship of the Song program in May of 2024.Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-03-1158 minFollow the LiederBotschaft: Johannes BrahmsFollow the Lieder is doing its best Voldemort impression.... WE'RE BACK BABY! Join us as we do a long-awaited deep dive into the life of Johannes Brahms, followed by a performance of Botschaft by tenor Logan Wagner and pianist Kirill Kuzmin. With co-host Brian Sikich.Raisin Brahms CommercialFollow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-02-111h 19Follow the LiederRastlose Liebe: Goethe, Zelter, and SchubertThe ASMR Lieder podcast you didn't know you needed! If you can make it past Brian's dubious soundscaping in today's episode then you're in for a treat as we discuss Goethe and his(?) text Rastlose Liebe in settings by Zelter and Schubert. Special thanks to guest performers Erin Keesy, Olivia Knutsen, and Samuel Martin!Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatsonginitiative.org/podcasts
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2024-04-1150 minFollow the LiederEdward: Loewe & Brahms (or "The Tapestry of My Brain")Murder ballades, Raisin Brahms, and the 'Schubert of the North' are just a few of the things you're not gonna want to miss in this month's episode of Follow the Lieder with guest co-host Brian Sikich. With guest performances by Erik Nordstrom, Parker Konkle, Lucy Evans, and Logan Wagner.https://www.eriknordstrom.com/https://parkerkonkle.com/https://lucyevansmezzo.com/https://www.loganwagnertenor.com/Link to article The History of Murder Ballades and the Women Who Flipped the ScriptSing Loewe's Edward with me!
★ Support this podcast on Pa...2024-02-081h 07Follow the LiederHugo Wolf: GebetHugo Wolf was known for his fiery temperament, never-ending grudges, and his wildly non-filtered opinions - he even earned the nickname 'Wild Wolf.' Join us today as we discuss this feisty little composer (really he was only 5"1'!) and his song Gebet from Mörike-Lieder with tenor Adrian Autard and guest host Brian Sikich.Sing Gebet with me!Raisin Brahms CommercialFind Adrian on InstagramFind me on InstagramApplication for the Fellowship of the SongSources:Hugo Wolf: The Vocal Music by Susan Youens; Hugo Wolf a...2023-10-1251 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Der LeiermannFinally the end is upon us! It's hard to believe that after 16 episodes we've finally reached the end of our winter wanderings. While you might shed a tear or two over our wanderer's perplexing conclusion, you won't be too sad when you hear about all the great stuff we have in store for season 3 of Follow the Lieder. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special interview with Samuel Martin, the artistic founding director of Cincinnati Song Initiative. A very special thank you goes out to Dr. Tyler Reece for his incredible vocal collaboration throughout season 2!2022-12-221h 05Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Mut! & Die NebensonnenWe are nearing the end kids! In this, the penultimate episode of our Winterreise season we discuss Mut! and Die Nebensonnen. Be prepared to hear a battle hymn, a Shakespeare re-enactment, a brief science bit, and if you listen all the way to the end you might even hear our co-host shed a tear or two! With guest vocalist Dr. Tyler ReeceEmoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoMut! 💪☃️🌬️⛈️Die Nebensonnen ☀️☀️☀️Sing Mut! with me!Sing Die Nebensonnen with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. Y...2022-12-0852 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Täuschung & Der WegweiserWe are deeper into the Wanderer's journey than ever before! Prepare yourself for an existential contemplation and perhaps a little dancing as we discuss songs number 19 and 20 from Schubert's Winterreise!
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Täuschung 🕯️💃🌃💥
Der Wegweiser 🚶🚥🛣️🌆
Sing Täuschung with me!
Sing Der Wegweiser with me!
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts
You can support the podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/liedernerd and becom...2022-10-2753 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Im Dorfe & Der stürmische MorgenIf you're wondering how ketchup, mustard, Lord of the RIngs, and tooth doctors could possibly be connected to Schubert's Winterreise, then you better tune in to this week's installment of Follow the Lieder!
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Im Dorfe: 🐕⛓😴🌆
Der stürmische Morgen: ⛈🌪🌬💗
Sing Im Dorfe with me!
Sing Der stürmische Morgen with me!
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts
You can support the podcast by going to htt...2022-10-131h 00Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Der greise Kopf & Die KräheTricks, horror-vignettes, morbid thoughts, literary nights, stunt flying, and corvid creatures are all topics that await you in this, the 10th installment of Season 2 of Follow the Lieder! Listen carefully to learn the coolest zoological facts you never knew were connected to the wonderful world of Lieder 🤓
Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoDer greise Kopf 🧓🌨️🧑🌄🌇
Die Krähe 🦅🕊️🏙️⚰️
Sing Der greise Kopf with me!
Sing Die Krähe with me!
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.o...2022-09-0859 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Irrlicht & RastIf you've ever found yourself wandering into the the world's tiefsten Felsengründe, then this is the episode for you! Ghostly lights, a worm, charcoal burning knowledge, a watery grave and more await you (and our traveller) in this diverse episode! Who knew discussing Irrlicht and Rast from Schubert's Winterreise could be such fun?!
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Irrlicht 👻🧚🕯️⚰️
Rast 🚶🛌🏚️💓
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Sing Irrlicht with me!
Sing Rast with me!
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song I...2022-06-2357 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Wasserflut & Auf dem FlusseToday we discuss not just one, but TWO songs from Winterreise (and one of them is an absolute HEADBANGER). The water is flowing (or not.... or is it?) in both Wasserflut and Auf dem Flusse, along with our traveller's emotions! Stay tuned to the bitter end for a very special guest performance by the floofiest singer you've ever heard.
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Wasserflut: 👁️☔❄️🌊🏙️
Auf dem Flusse: 🧊🌊💍✍️💗
Sing Wasserflut with me!
Sing Auf dem Flusse!
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more ab...2022-05-261h 00Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Der LindenbaumIn today's installment of Follow the Lieder: Schubert's Winterreise, we discuss the iconic song Der Lindenbaum. A tree has a message, but is it what our traveller wants to hear? And will he go back for his hat? Find out all this and more by tuning in and turning up!
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Der Lindenbaum: 🌳⛲🏡💨🎩
Sing Der Lindenbaum with me!
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You can find me on Instagram @liedernerd and on YouTube...2022-05-1251 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: ErstarrungIn Episode 3 of our Winterreise series, we cover Erstarrung and a surprise second song often said to be its predecessor. You'll have to tune in to find out all about the predecessor's crazy (literally) backstory! With guest co-host Brian Sikich and guest vocalist Dr. Tyler Reece.
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Erstarrung: 🔎🏔️👣💔
Sing Erstarrung with me!
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Sources f...2022-04-281h 00Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Die Wetterfahne & Gefrorne TränenIn the second episode of our trek through Schubert's Winterreise, we cover Die Wetterfahne and Gefrorne Tränen. The nobility of the journeyman dwindles as he feels himself overcome by feelings of victimization and horror at his own grief. It's a party you're not gonna want to miss! With guest co-host Brian Sikich and guest vocalist Dr. Tyler Reece.
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Die Wetterfahne: 🌬️🎏🏚️💰
Gefrorne Tränen: 😢💧❄️🌨️
Sing Die Wetterfahne with me!
Sing Gefrorne Tränen with me!
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Han's Zender's orchestration of W...2022-04-1447 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Gute NachtBehold! The second season of Follow the Lieder is upon us! Season 2 will be all about Schubert's Winterreise, beginning today with an overview of Wilhelm Müller and the genesis of his poems, as well as a hefty discussion about Gute Nacht, the first song of this epic cycle. With guest host Brian Sikich. My supreme gratitude goes out to Dr. Tyler Reece as I would not be able to produce this podcast without his incredible vocal collaborations. Gute Nacht: 🌃🥀🌘🚶🏽Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoSing Gute Nacht with me --> https://www.y...2022-02-021h 03